Head of People

Head of People - £70,000-£75,000 + Annual Bonus + Private Medical + 33 Days holiday + Early Finish Fridays + Market Leader + Benefits!

The Company
Our client are a market leading manufacturer who operate on a global basis. Due to continued expansion they have an excellent opportunity to join their business as a Head of People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business, working in an ever changing environment, in a role giving full oversight and autonomy over the HR strategy and function.

The Role

The Head of People will lead and drive the people strategy across the organisation, operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting directly to the Finance Director .

You will provide both strategic and operational leadership across all areas of Human Resources, ensuring the people agenda supports the wider business objectives and promotes a high-performance, inclusive and engaged culture.

The role will have overall responsibility for the HR function, including the leadership and development of two HR Managers and the wider team across the Manchester and Doncaster sites. You will oversee the delivery of all HR services, ensuring consistency, compliance, and commercial effectiveness across the business.

Main duties include:

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and deliver the company’s HR strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and long-term organisational goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all people-related matters. Management of the HR budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources in line with organisational objectives and workforce plans.

HR Team Leadership

• Lead, manage and develop the HR function, including two direct-report HR Managers and wider HR personnel. Build a high-performing HR team capable of delivering proactive, commercially focused HR support across the organisation.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities to the HR team and people managers.

Employee Relations & People Management

• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on the full range of HR activities including Organisational change, Redundancy and restructuring processes, Policies and procedures and Terms and conditions of employment
• Lead on complex and high-risk employee relations matters where appropriate

Engagement, Culture & Communication

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and internal communication initiatives.
• Develop strategies that enhance employee experience, retention and organisational culture.

Trade Union & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Trade Unions across all business locations.
• Support negotiations relating to pay reviews, employee consultations and wider workforce matters.

Talent & Development

• Lead talent management, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Identify organisational capability gaps and implement appropriate learning and development solutions.

Compliance, Policies & HR Governance

• Ensure all HR policies, procedures and documentation remain current, legally compliant and aligned with company values and operational requirements.
• Support internal and external audits relating to HR compliance and people processes.

Wellbeing, Occupational Health & Safety Support

• Oversee absence management processes and occupational health referrals in line with company policy and business requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Health & Safety teams to support employee wellbeing and workplace risk reduction initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

The Head of People will ideally have experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You should have the following skills/experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Senior HR leadership experience within a complex environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing HR teams.
• Strong strategic and operational HR capability, with the ability to transition effectively between both.
• Extensive experience leading complex employee relations cases, restructuring programmes and organisational change initiatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with Trade Unions and employee representatives.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing business decisions at executive level. Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, influence and develop others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all organisational levels

What is On Offer

The Head of People will receive a competitive basic salary of £70,000-£75,000 (DOE) plus the opportunity to join a hugely successful & growing business. You will also get the following benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical insurance
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) - Ability to purchase extra holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution,
• Flexible hours - Early finish Fridays!