Head of Human Resources Salary: £75,000-£85,000 Bonus Benefits Northampton - Site-Based (4-5 Days per Week) A high-growth UK organisation is seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead and strengthen its people function during an exciting phase of continued expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage, where leadership is investing in scalable people infrastructure, stronger performance frameworks, and enhanced leadership capability to support long-term success. The role is site-based in Northampton, requiring a visible and engaged HR leader who can work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation. The Opportunity This is not a maintenance HR role. It is an opportunity to take ownership of the People & Culture agenda end-to-end, ensuring that HR systems, governance, leadership standards, and performance frameworks evolve in line with business growth. There is a preference for a strong standalone Head of HR profile; however, the organisation is also open to high-potential step-up candidates (Senior HR Business Partners or HR Leads) if they demonstrate the right cultural fit, ambition, and delivery mindset. Key Responsibilities The Head of Human Resources will: · Lead and deliver a clear People & Culture plan aligned to organisational priorities. · Build and embed scalable HR infrastructure including policies, company handbook, governance frameworks, and consistent HR processes. · Strengthen performance management systems linked to business objectives. · Support organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability as the organisation continues to grow. · Develop Learning & Development structures to build management depth and future succession. · Partner on compensation, reward, and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness and fairness. · Lead complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and pragmatism. · Introduce and refine HR systems and people analytics to provide leadership insight. · Ensure managers are equipped, confident, and consistent in people leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational grip and credibility at senior level. Candidate Profile Applications are welcomed from HR leaders with experience in: · High-growth SMEs, technology-led organisations, professional services, or similarly fast-moving environments. · Building or professionalising HR processes in scaling businesses (for example handbook creation, performance frameworks, HR systems implementation, L&D structures, reward design). · Leading employee relations and people risk in commercially driven cultures. · Operating as a standalone Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, or equivalent senior HR lead. Preferred qualifications: · CIPD Level 7 or master's-equivalent HR qualification. · Degree-level education preferred. The successful candidate will bring corporate discipline without corporate bureaucracy, and thrive in environments where pace, accountability, and delivery matter. Location & Working Pattern This role is site-based in Northampton, with an expected office presence of 4-5 days per week to ensure close collaboration with leadership and teams. Reward · Base salary: £75,000-£85,000 · Annual performance-related bonus · Competitive benefits package If you are a commercially minded HR leader motivated by growth, ownership, and building people capability that drives performance, we would welcome your application