Hybrid HR Leader — Payroll, Systems & Transformation

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid pattern (3 days in office)

LGPS pension including life cover

Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn scheme

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retailers and gym travel

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in Maidenhead is seeking a Head of HR People Services to provide strategic leadership of the HR service. The role oversees end-to-end employee lifecycle services, HR systems, and data-driven decision making, ensuring high-quality customer experience.

The successful candidate will lead on corporate HR and organisational projects, drive improvements, and deliver the RBWM People Plan 2030.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing several HR areas and operations.
• Extensive experience in payroll, reward and benefits frameworks, and compliance with legislation.
• Strong track record in delivering complex HR/transformation projects and system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle services (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, HR systems, data management).
• Drive automation, reporting, and data-led decision making across HR systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across People Services and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for corporate HR and organisational projects within budget and scope.
• Lead teams to deliver RBWM People Plan 2030 initiatives.
• Provide expert advisory support to senior leaders on people services and data insights.
• Develop high-quality reports, business cases, and cabinet papers for stakeholders.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll management

HR analytics

HRIS leadership

Change management

Customer service

Budget management

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in Maidenhead is seeking a Head of HR People Services to provide strategic leadership of the HR service. The role oversees end-to-end employee lifecycle services, HR systems, and data-driven decision making, ensuring high-quality customer experience.

The successful candidate will lead on corporate HR and organisational projects, drive improvements, and deliver the RBWM People Plan 2030.