# Head of Operational HR## Job IntroductionAs a key member of the HR Leadership Team, you’ll report directly to the Group HR Director, and work closely with the Head of Organisational Development and Head of Reward & Systems to deliver a joined-up people strategy that supports our growth and operational effectiveness.**Key Responsibilities****Strategic Leadership*** Shape and deliver HR operational strategy aligned with business goals.* Advise senior leaders on employee relations and people practices.* Collaborate across HR functions to ensure integrated service delivery.**Operational Excellence*** Lead the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and processes.* Oversee employee relations casework, ensuring timely and values-led resolution.* Manage the annual HR calendar and ensure operational readiness.**HR Business Partnering*** Lead and develop an industry leading HR Business Partner team.* Ensure proactive, commercially focused support across business units.* Monitor and evaluate HRBP impact and effectiveness.**Compliance & Risk Management*** Ensure and advise on legal compliance across all HR practices and policies.* Lead internal audits and manage external legal and regulatory relationships.* Own HR policy governance and communication.**Data, Systems & Collaboration*** Partner with Reward & Systems to ensure HR systems support delivery and reporting.* Use data and analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.* Report trends in HR metrics to senior leadership.**Culture & Engagement*** Champion fairness, inclusion, and high performance.* Embed organisational values through HR processes.* Support a joined-up approach to employee experience.**Company Culture**We’re proud of our inclusive, values-led culture where people are empowered to thrive. Our core values - **Passionate, Collaborative, and Respectful**, guide how we work, support each other, and deliver impact. We foster a supportive environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, all while staying focused on our mission: *Building Homes. Changing Lives.***Skills & Qualifications*** CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.* Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.* Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.* Analytical and pragmatic problem-solver.**Essential Experience*** Significant experience in a senior HR operational role, ideally within construction, property development, or a related sector.* Proven leadership of HR teams and business partnering functions.* Experience managing complex employee relations and operational change. Join us in shaping a high-performing, values-driven organisation. Apply now and help us build homes and change lives.**Head of Operational HR** to lead and evolve our HR services, ensuring they are consistent, efficient, and aligned with our mission of *Building Homes. Changing Lives.*The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Head of Operational HR* **Salary** Starting from £60,000* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/8939/4262* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No Expiry Date* **Job Category** HR* **Regional Office** Sheffield* **Location** Sheffield, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 08 October, 2025
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