Head of People
Salary: £40k–£60k
Hours: Full time, Mon–Fri (37.5 hrs)
Location: Remote + travel to services near Wakefield (1–2 days/wk)
We're Autograph – a growing care group with 250 colleagues and big ambitions. We've laid the foundations of our HR function, and now we're looking for a hands on Head of People to take it to the next level
This role is perfect for an established HR professional, or someone who's ready for their next step in HR leadership – someone who can roll their sleeves up, embed the processes we've built, and help shape our culture of wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
What you'll do
* Lead People Strategy: Develop and execute a people strategy that enhances culture, employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance across the group.
* Staff Engagement: Drive a values-led culture that supports high performance and strengthens connection among teams.
* Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational direction from a people and culture perspective.
* Talent & Workforce Planning: Oversee the recruitment and development of a HR team to support strategic workforce planning, effective talent acquisition, and onboarding.
* Recruitment and Retention: Oversee and support the homes to optimise the employee lifecycle – from identifying talent, the recruitment process, inductions, staff development and retention – ensuring every colleague feels valued and heard.
* Leadership Capability: Design and lead leadership development programmes to build internal talent pipelines.
* HR Best Practice: Ensure consistent and legally compliant HR practices and policies across all homes.
* Employee Relations: Provide guidance on complex ER matters, upholding fairness and adherence to employment law, working with external counsel where appropriate.
What we're looking for
* CIPD Level 5+ with solid HR experience, ideally within the Care Sector.
* Adaptable, hands-on, and people-focused
* Strong track record of delivering cultural change and employee engagement initiatives
* Skilled in influencing at senior level, with strong emotional intelligence
* Demonstrated experience in leadership development and coaching
* Commitment to continuous professional development – for self and others
* Strong values, drive, and willingness to get stuck in
* Driving licence + car (travel required 1–2 days per week)
* Care sector and recruitment experience a plus, but not essential.
Why Autograph?
* Salary up to £60k DOE
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Chance to shape HR in a growing business with future Director-level opportunities
* Join a dynamic leadership team making care a brilliant place to work
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the future of HR at Autograph.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Experience:
* HR experience, ideally within the Care Sector: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* CIPD Level 5+ (required)
* Driving Licence and own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield WF2 6NW