We’re supporting an ambitious, independent business in the industrial solutions sector and growing fast. With plans to more than double in size over the next three years, they are on a mission to scale with purpose, and we need an exceptional Head of HR to lead the charge on all things People.
This is a rare chance to build and shape a truly people-first function, right from the heart of a business that’s expanding organically and through acquisition. If you’re a commercial, hands-on HR leader who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with leadership to align our people strategy with business goals - supporting growth, culture, and performance
* Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and senior team, providing insight on all things people, engagement, and compliance
* Build out and own our recruitment, retention and talent development plans, with support from a longstanding external partner
* Lead and manage the full range of HR generalist activities: including ER, policy, compliance, and TUPE
* Take the lead on embedding culture across new acquisitions by ensuring smooth integration and high engagement
* Design and roll out programmes for wellbeing, inclusion and high-performance
* Oversee training, H&S records and compliance across the business
* Build and mentor a small, high-impact People team
To Be Successful:
* Experience in a fast-paced, operationally intensive sector (e.g. engineering, hire, FM, utilities)
* A proven track record of building HR capability through growth and acquisition
* Comfortable working at pace, wearing both strategic and operational hats
* A strong grasp of UK employment law, with the ability to handle complex ER cases
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influencing C-suite and investors
* A real passion for culture, development and people-first leadership
* Experience working nationally across multiple teams or sites
* CIPD qualified or significant experience
* You want to make your mark on a scaling business and own the People agenda from day one
* You thrive in environments where no two days are the same
* You’re excited by the idea of building a high-performing culture that people are proud to be part of
* You’re commercially sharp, deeply people-focused, and ready for the next big challenge in your HR career
Salary circa £60-65k with plenty of room for growth and the opportunity to scale the function as the business grows. For further information, email natalie - nc@spencer-richardson.com
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