Head of Human Resources

Job Description

Head of HR

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Based in Leeds | hybrid working available (3 days required in office)

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Full-Time & Permanent role

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Salary up to £100,000 per annum + excellent benefits & progression opportunities

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Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with one of our long-standing clients in Leeds to recruit for a new Head of HR.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive leadership of the HR team, ensuring that a professional & first-class HR service is provided throughout the organisation.

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This role would ideally suit an accomplished HR leader from a Professional Services or Corporate setting who is looking to join a modern & forward-thinking company with a clear progression pathway in the medium/long term to Director level. If you’ve hit the glass ceiling in your current role and want the opportunity to make your mark & progress then this is the role for you.

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Duties involved in this role will include:

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• Work closely with the senior management team across the business to support the delivery of strategic HR goals and objectives

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• Provide generalist HR support and advice on a wide range of issues across the business including recruitment and selection, employment legislation, performance management and HR policies

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• Coach managers on how to engage and retain talent & deal with ER issues effectively – stepping in to support with ER where required

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• Contribute to change management and restructuring initiatives including consulting with groups and individuals

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• Design and deliver training and development workshops for core skills & leadership development

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• Effective line management of the HR team

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• Monitoring team performance, productivity, and quality measures to identify progress towards business objectives

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• Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings and annual performance reviews with team members, discussing work progress, development, attendance and other ad hoc issues

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• Ensure that company values are central to personal work behaviours, decision making, contributions and interactions

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• Travelling to other offices across the group as required

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In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:

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• Extensive previous HR leadership experience in an HR Management role or above with duties in line with the above spec, as well as a varied & demonstrable HR Generalist background – this experience is ESSENTIAL, the client is not looking to consider candidates looking for a “step up” into HR leadership for this role

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• Proven capability and a strong track record in leading, managing and developing an HR team

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• Candidates who are CIPD qualified would be very much preferred for this role

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• First class communication skills – both written & verbal

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• Solid IT skills including Microsoft Office, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly

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• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise & manage your workload effectively

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If this is the role for you, apply now!

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Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

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