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Head of People

Pontypridd Permanent £67,583 - £78,530 per year View Job Description
I'm recruiting a Head of People to partner with senior leaders, drive organisational change, and lead workforce strategy across multiple business areas. We're looking for a commercially minded, HR leader with experience operating in complex environments and delivering large-scale change.
  • Flexible/Hybrid Working
  • Shape a people-first culture in a purpose-driven organisation

About Our Client

Healthcare organisation, delivering essential services to the community. This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.

Job Description



Are you a senior HR leader looking for an opportunity to influence workforce strategy at scale and drive meaningful organisational change?

I'm partnering with a large, complex and highly respected Healthcare organisation to appoint a Head of People. This is a pivotal leadership role, operating as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior operational and executive leaders, supporting the delivery of high-performing, inclusive and sustainable services.

Key responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior leadership teams to develop and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities.
  • Lead complex organisational change and transformation programmes.
  • Develop workforce plans that support current and future organisational needs.
  • Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership capability initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including trade union partners.
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and employment legislation.
  • Use workforce data and insights to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing People team.
  • Champion continuous improvement, innovation and employee engagement across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of People should have:

  • CIPD Qualification
  • Significant experience partnering with senior executives and operational leaders within a large complex organisation.
  • A proven track record of leading large-scale organisational change and workforce transformation.
  • Strong experience of workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations.
  • Experience working collaboratively with recognised trade unions.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
  • Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insight into action.
  • Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing HR teams.

What's on Offer

🔹 Hybrid working (2-3 days office/site-based - Pontypridd area)
🔹 £67k-£78k + Excellent benefits

This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Nikki Price
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101228
Phone number
+44 117 906 5131

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Pontypridd
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Price
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5131
Job reference
JN-092026-7101228