Head of HR

Newquay Permanent View Job Description
I'm delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing company, to recruit an experienced Head of HR for the UK. The Head of HR role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to be the strategic people leader, delivering excellence in culture, employee engagement, resource planning, talent, training and development, policies, wellbeing and reward initiatives.
  • Leading the HR function for a growing organisation
  • Shape culture and growth with real impact and autonomy.

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning, established and growing market leader in their field.

Job Description

As the Head of HR you will lead the HR function to deliver excellence in culture, employee engagement, resource planning, talent, training and development, policies, wellbeing and reward initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide proactive and reactive expert professional advice to Directors and Senior Management in all areas of HR, across the UK including culture, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development.
  • As a member of the SLT, lead on embedding the Company's vision, mission and values.
  • Oversee the HR team (HR Manager/HR Administrator) to enhance and operate standardised end-to-end HR processes, systems and documentation.
  • Oversee the staff appraisal process and development of a Company-wide training and development plan, including leadership training. succession planning, talent acquisition, development and retention.
  • Ensure all company and customer HSE policies and procedures are clear and communicated to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Work with senior colleagues to forecast scaling employee resource to align with the company growth plans. Put in place a workforce development programme to support this.
  • Create and drive the internal communications strategy, working with the Marketing Manager, on tone, method and employee engagement plan and cascade process. To cover all employee groups in all locations, and to best effect in relation to the different audiences.
  • Lead on deploying and creating action plans from employee surveys.
  • Own the company pay and benefits review process, working with the SLT and CFO.

The Successful Applicant

As the Head of HR you will:

  • Have extensive experience in a HR leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic HR initiatives.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the UK and adapt to varied work environments.
  • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent).

What's on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary.
  • Additional benefits, including car allowance and bonus.
  • A permanent position within a successful, growing company.
  • Opportunities to shape and lead HR practices.
  • Work in a professional and innovative environment.
  • Flexible/hybrid working options available.



This role requires flexibility to travel across the UK. Regular visits to the HQ in Cornwall and also to offices based in the Midlands and Yorkshire.

Contact
Nikki Price
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6929080
Phone number
+44 117 906 5131

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Newquay
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Price
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5131
Job reference
JN-012026-6929080