Head of HR
£65-75k + car + bonus
As a Global service organisation with a unique brand growing within the UK, my client is offering an exciting opportunity to pay a key role in Organisational Development and business growth. In the No 1 role, reporting into the Managing Director and leading a highly capable team, you will be best placed to develop and implement effective people and business plans that add value to the bottom line.
Key objectives and areas of accountability:
* Pro-actively support the business and Leadership Team to ensure that the people agenda is an integral part of the strategic plans and supports the execution of the business objectives.
* Further develop employee communication and engagement processes and strategies
* Drive talent management activity that supports business growth, succession, behaviours and key competencies, linking with Global talent frameworks and values
* Promote a culture of learning and personal development where leaders are fully empowered to get the best from their people and provide clear development opportunities
* Lead and motivate the HR team with responsibility for service delivery across, HR, Resourcing, Training, Payroll and Health & Safety
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the UK and Globally; striking the right balance of adherence to Global brand practice and values whilst ensuring strategy is tailored to the UK climate accordingly
* Develop, support and lead the rollout/ implementation of new policies, procedures and processes, to include new system implementation
Education and Experience:
* Ideally CIPD qualified or equivalent (e.g. MSc in HR) and of graduate calibre
* Significant experience of delivering high levels of service within either a Head of or Director of HR role
* Demonstrable experience of effective Business Partnering and actively contributing as part of the Senior Management Team
* International experience is highly advantageous
* Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
* Strengths in projects management ideally to include HR System Implementation
* Experience of working within fast-paced, highly commercial organisations with multi-site structures
* Flexible approach to travel, occasionally Internationally
ABOUT HARVEY NASH HR
Harvey Nash Human Resources Division specialises in the recruitment and development of HR professionals.
Harvey Nash HR was established with one simple vision in mind - to create a specialist HR division that has the passion and razor-sharp focus of a boutique, whilst at the same time provide our clients and candidates with the unique market insight, resources and international contacts of one of the most respected brands in recruitment.
We are part of Harvey Nash Plc, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider and trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading businesses, governments and institutions. We operate from 39 offices covering the USA, Europe & Asia.
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£65-75k + car + bonus
As a Global service organisation with a unique brand growing within the UK, my client is offering an exciting opportunity to pay a key role in Organisational Development and business growth. In the No 1 role, reporting into the Managing Director and leading a highly capable team, you will be best placed to develop and implement effective people and business plans that add value to the bottom line.
Key objectives and areas of accountability:
* Pro-actively support the business and Leadership Team to ensure that the people agenda is an integral part of the strategic plans and supports the execution of the business objectives.
* Further develop employee communication and engagement processes and strategies
* Drive talent management activity that supports business growth, succession, behaviours and key competencies, linking with Global talent frameworks and values
* Promote a culture of learning and personal development where leaders are fully empowered to get the best from their people and provide clear development opportunities
* Lead and motivate the HR team with responsibility for service delivery across, HR, Resourcing, Training, Payroll and Health & Safety
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the UK and Globally; striking the right balance of adherence to Global brand practice and values whilst ensuring strategy is tailored to the UK climate accordingly
* Develop, support and lead the rollout/ implementation of new policies, procedures and processes, to include new system implementation
Education and Experience:
* Ideally CIPD qualified or equivalent (e.g. MSc in HR) and of graduate calibre
* Significant experience of delivering high levels of service within either a Head of or Director of HR role
* Demonstrable experience of effective Business Partnering and actively contributing as part of the Senior Management Team
* International experience is highly advantageous
* Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
* Strengths in projects management ideally to include HR System Implementation
* Experience of working within fast-paced, highly commercial organisations with multi-site structures
* Flexible approach to travel, occasionally Internationally
ABOUT HARVEY NASH HR
Harvey Nash Human Resources Division specialises in the recruitment and development of HR professionals.
Harvey Nash HR was established with one simple vision in mind - to create a specialist HR division that has the passion and razor-sharp focus of a boutique, whilst at the same time provide our clients and candidates with the unique market insight, resources and international contacts of one of the most respected brands in recruitment.
We are part of Harvey Nash Plc, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider and trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading businesses, governments and institutions. We operate from 39 offices covering the USA, Europe & Asia.