Head of HR – London, Cambridge, Northern Home Counties

Availability: Immediate

Salary: c80k

Professional Profile:

An accomplished and results-driven HR professional, skilled in leading businesses through growth and HR transformations.

This candidate has a proven track record of creating solid people infrastructures and driving the people agenda. With a pragmatic and agile approach, they excel in influencing and coaching key stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Their expertise lies in HR strategy, HR transformation, M&A, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and change management.

Key Skills:

– HR Strategy: Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

– HR Transformation: Lead successful HR transformation projects, driving organisational change and improving HR processes.

– M&A: Facilitate smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions, including managing cultural integration and harmonising policies.

– Compensation & Benefits: Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent.

– Employee Engagement: Create and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and productive work environment.

– Change Management: Guide organizations through periods of change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimising disruption.

– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promote and drive DE&I initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Career Highlights:

– Led the establishment of the People function in a high growth environment

– Successfully managed mergers and acquisitions, integrating multiple organizations and creating cohesive structures.

– Developed and implemented an Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain high-performing employees.

– Led the harmonisation of benefits programs across the organisation, ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.

– Implemented new HRIS systems, streamlining HR operations and improving efficiency.

– Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a true business partner.

This accomplished HR professional brings a wealth of experience in HR strategy, transformation, M&A, and employee engagement. With a proven ability to drive organisational change, they are skilled in creating solid people infrastructures and fostering an inclusive work environment. Their track record of successful HR initiatives, coupled with their pragmatic approach and strong stakeholder management skills, makes them an ideal candidate for organisations seeking to continually develop their HR function.