Hr Assistant à Grande-Bretagne

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Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of HR to lead their people strategy and drive transformation across the business. The ideal candidate will hold an MCIPD qualification and have a strong background in HR leadership, with expertise in change management, TUPE, mergers and acquisitions, and employee engagement.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in integrating our client’s HR systems with outsourced payroll, ensuring a seamless transition. You will also be responsible for delivering leadership training, supporting organisational growth, and driving a high-performance culture within a manufacturing and blue-collar workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to HR to ensure best practice is observed and slick and simple processes are managed throughout the entire employee life cycle including recruitment, induction, training, employee relations, reward, HR administration and performance management.
• Develop and implement a robust HR strategy aligned with the company's commercial objectives.
• Lead and execute change and transformation projects across the business, ensuring effective implementation and communication.
• Oversee all aspects of TUPE processes, ensuring smooth integration and compliance.
• Integrate the HR system with the outsourced payroll provider, streamlining efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver training programs to leaders, equipping them with essential skills to manage and develop their teams effectively.
• Play a key role in M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and people strategy alignment.
• Develop and drive employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practices, particularly within a blue-collar, manufacturing environment.
• Partner with the leadership team to enhance talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Provide oversight of H&S & well-being in the workplace and maintain H&S Register, where applicable.
• Investigate incidents and maintain appropriate records.
• Organise and coordinate the annual HR schedule (e.g. bonus / salary review process).
• Oversee all major contract records including client, vendor, 3rd party, etc.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
• Oversee and renew all company related insurance cover.
• Provide HR reports and insights to the CEO, supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements

• MCIPD qualified with a strong track record in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience at strategic level within business, commercially focused with the ability to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Proven experience in change and transformation projects, including TUPE and M&A.
• Strong understanding of HR system integration with outsourced payroll.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to deliver training to leaders.
• Experience working with blue-collar employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

What our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function within a growing business.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.