A senior level Head of HR role for the next 12-18 months, working closely with a HRD to design and deliver people strategy, managing a remote team of HR Business Partners.

Client Details

A leading Yorkshire based engineering and construction business.

Description

The interim Head of HR will lead a team of HR Business Partners to deliver a full service to the business, including employee relations and project implementation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the HRD and HR leadership team to design and deliver a people strategy
• Manage a team of remote HR Business Partners to deliver a full and effective service to the business, driving a true partnering function
• Develop and mentor team members to promote a positive culture with extensive thought given to succession planning and driving performance
• Coach the HR team to provide commercial HR advice across a broad range of employee relations issues, taking ownership of more complex cases.
• Ensuring company policy and practice is up to date and fit for purpose
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and upskilling them in HR matters
• Work closely with the HRD to ensure a positive culture and behaviours are embedded and practiced within the business and leadership team
• Ensuring MI is accurate and work with the leadership team proactively
• Drive the design and implementation of a variety of HR projects
• Work with the business to drive employee engagement
• Other ad hoc duties

Profile

The interim Head of HR will be/have:

• CIPD qualified to at least level 5 or equivalent
• Strong experience of managing employee relations at a senior level in a similar environment such as engineering, construction, manufacturing etc
• Exceptional employment law knowledge
• Extensive proven experience of managing HR teams and their ongoing development
• Solid experience of operating at a senior level and working as part of a senior leadership team in a mid-large business
• Flexible approach to work and with team, able to travel within the role (not extensively but as required)
• Able to start on short notice, ideally by the end of September at the latest, and commit to the full 12-18 month contract

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim Head of HR to make an impact in a fast paced business. On offer is:

• Salary £75-80k plus generous car allowance and package
• 12-18 month fixed term contract
• Immediate start or in September
• S. Yorkshire base with hybrid working and some travel