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