Head of HR (Maternity Cover)

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head of HR to provide leadership and support to our UK HR Business Partner team of 4 while temporarily stepping in to cover some responsibilities of the Group HR Director during maternity leave. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic and operational HR activities, manage vital HR projects, and play a key role in driving our people agenda.

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Senior HR Business Partner will manage day-to-day HR operations, support the HR Business Partner team, and act as the primary point of contact for HR-related initiatives. A significant aspect of this role involves ensuring continuity and smooth functioning of the Group HR Director's remit during their leave, including involvement in strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maternity Cover for Group HR Director: Temporarily oversee responsibilities typically managed by the Group HR Director, ensuring seamless leadership and execution of strategic HR initiatives during their leave.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor the HR Business Partner team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support to business units.
• Strategic Support: Partner closely with the CPO and senior leaders to align HR strategy with organisational goals, while maintaining operational excellence.
• Project Management: Oversee and deliver key HR projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines, including regulatory projects.
• Operational Oversight: Act as a go-to senior manager for HR-related queries, providing expert guidance on policy interpretation, employee relations, performance management, and other HR matters.
• Change Management: Support the organisation through periods of transformation by implementing effective change management strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers, offering trusted advice and support to help them achieve their goals while upholding company values.
• Process and Policy Management: Continuously review and enhance HR processes to drive efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
• Data and Insights: Use HR analytics to inform decision-making and provide recommendations that contribute to both business and people success.

Requirements

What can you bring to the table?

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner ready to take a step into a management role or in a senior HR leadership role, ideally with experience covering for senior HR leaders.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional project management and organisational abilities, with the capability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational execution.
• Experience in complex HR matters, including acquisitions and TUPE.
• Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive matters.

Benefits

Work's a treat!

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.