Head of HR

This Asset Management firm are looking to hire a high calibre Head of HR in a newly created role as the organisation continues to grow.

Working with the CEO and executive committee, you will create and implement an integrated people strategy which balances the needs of the business whilst meeting corporate requirements ensuring that key talent is attracted, developed, rewarded, motivated and retained building a high performance culture and engaged workforce.

The critical nature of the role means you must have experience leading and developing an HR function within a professional or financial services environment.

A 'hands on' generalist Head of HR, you will be able to present demonstrable evidence in driving people-related change with delivery as a key component of success. You will be responsible for developing a strong talent management strategy with robust attraction and retention plans and a talent identification program and succession plan. You'll also develop a performance and reward process aligning individual goals with the strategic plan.

You'll be an accomplished executive team member equally comfortable with commercial decision making as leading the people agenda and have the personal gravitas and credibility to influence at board level.

You'll also have the ability to balance defining strategy and delivering pragmatic solutions in order develop HR processes that are relevant to the current and future needs of the organisation, making a considerable contribution to its success and growth.