Head of HR Operations

Head of HR Operations

Location: Coventry UK

Salary: £75,000

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Working hours: 40 Hours a Week

About the role

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can make a strategic impact? We are seeking a Head of HR Operations to join our dynamic team, based in our UK head office in Coventry. This is a pivotal role, focusing on three core areas: Business Partnering, Operational Leadership, and HR Operations Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to six Executive Directors, providing guidance on talent management, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Operational HR Leadership: Lead a team of three HR Business Partners, handling complex employee relations cases, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring fairness and equity across the organisation.
• HR Operations Management: Oversee the HR Operations team, consisting of HR Administrators and Advisors, to ensure efficient processes, clear policies, and best-in-class HR practices.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with the HR team to drive cultural change, foster a sense of belonging, and ensure compliance with HR standards.
• Use data and analytics to inform HR strategies, enhance business performance, and support organisational design, including talent and succession planning, restructuring, and change management.
• Cultivate a positive, proactive, and continuously improving work environment.
• Embody our Values in every aspect of your work.
• Requirements
• Proven experience in an HR leadership role, ideally within a shared services environment, with a track record of managing HR operations and business partnering at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, with experience in coaching and developing HR teams to achieve high performance.
• Proficiency in using HR data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational design, talent and succession planning, and leading change management initiatives.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.