Head of HR
- Employer
- Michael Page Human Resources
- Location
- Woking, England
- Salary
- Pension, 25 days holiday, parking
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- Not for Profit/Charity
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Type
- HR (General)
Job Details
The Head of HR will add value to ensure the company makes best use of its people, informing and shaping HR strategy and delivery of HR operational plans to meet organisational needs.
Client Details
Our award winning client employs a dynamic and vibrant community of around 350 staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds and experience. Through their research they play a crucial role with a real focus on improving the world in which we live.
Description
The successful Head of HR will lead the HR function, collaborate with other departments, and forge external networks in support of the organisational aims. You will:
- Be the pillar head for the development of HR Capability and best practice.
- Implement and monitor relevant aspects of HR strategy and policy.
- Lead the HR function on all aspects of employee relations, providing professional employment law advice in line with current legislation.
- Coach senior managers to ensure appropriate practices, culture, inclusion and leadership standards.
- Manage budgetary control for all aspects of HR.
- Work with the Learning & Development Manager, identifying and delivering solutions to meet needs.
- Drive the organisation's well-being strategy.
- Provide leadership to the HR team in delivering and enhancing an effective HR service.
- Successfully drive the development of people initiatives
Profile
The successful Head of HR will have:
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence and challenge senior managers
- Resilience and flexibility to work in a dynamic and demanding environment
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent people management skills and the ability to delegate
- Confidence and gravitas to deliver against the strategic HR agenda
- An interest in science and research
- An understanding of working within a funded and/or regulated environment
Job Offer
- Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover
- 25 days annual leave
- Gym with subsidised membership
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Childcare allowance
- Free on-site parking
- Electric Car charging facilities
Company
Michael Page Human Resources is acknowledged as one of the leading recruitment companies for human resources with over 30 years of recruitment expertise and a team of specialist consultants based in offices nationwide. If you’re looking for permanent or temporary job opportunities in human resources, let us use our extensive network and strong relationships to help you find you the next step in your career.
Michael Page Human Resources recruit HR roles nationwide, ranging from HR Administrator to Global HR Director and also within the specialist areas of HR including Learning & Development, Recruitment, Reward, and Talent.
We offer vacancies across executive, director, manager and junior levels with many of the UK’s leading companies. Our teams have specialist consultants that focus on permanent, interim and contract opportunities. Find out more about our consultants here.
To get started browse for human resources jobs or contact one of our offices directly to find out how our expertise could make a difference to your HR recruitment process.
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