Head of HR – Northern Home Counties | London
Are you in need of a strategic HR leader who can develop your people practices and drive organisational success? We are excited to introduce an outstanding candidate for your consideration—an immediately available Head of HR with extensive experience in both large corporate and start-up environments.
Candidate Profile: Head of HR
Location: London | Northern Home Counties
Salary: c. £80,000 – £90,000
This candidate is a credible and collaborative Head of HR, bringing a wealth of experience from a global, fast-paced commercial setting through to an early-stage start-up. With a passion for people, they have effectively operated both standalone and within high-performing HR business partnering teams, overseeing large, multi-locational teams and engaging with executive and C-suite leaders.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Holds a Master’s degree with Distinction in HR Management and a Level 5 CIPD qualification.
- Proven track record of developing and managing teams, having successfully led teams to achieve operational excellence within a range of sectors.
- Experience working at executive and board levels, where they have set and driven people strategy, led a range of projects, and contributed to organisational growth.
- Demonstrated leadership during organisational changes, managing redundancy and TUPE processes with minimal complications.
Skills and Expertise:
- Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive HR agendas, partnering with C-suite executives to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Successful implementation of talent management and acquisition strategies, resulting in a significant increase in workforce size while maintaining an impressive retention rate of over 90%.
- Strong decision-making capabilities, leveraging data analytics to inform HR strategies and drive continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and adapt through change, ensuring business resilience in challenging environments.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a talent for influencing stakeholders at all levels, building trusted relationships, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
- This candidate’s proactive approach, combined with their ability to navigate complex challenges, makes them an ideal fit for any organisation looking to enhance its HR function.
If you are interested in connecting with this talented individual or would like to learn more about their skill set, please reach out.
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