Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: CIPD Level 7 qualified or above, or equivalent Proven experience as a strong HR generalist with strategic and operational experience Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex cases Strong use and curiosity of AI tools, with experience contributing to an AI-ready workforce Track record of leading end-to-end recruitment, including employer brand and candidate experience Confident using people data to produce clear reports and make evidence-based recommendations Experience supporting businesses through organisational change, including restructures, acquisitions, mergers, and TUPE Strong communicator who builds trust quickly at all levels Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams Responsibilities: Translate business strategy into a clear people plan with measurable goals Lead workforce planning with Heads of Function to anticipate short- and long-term resourcing needs Report regularly to the Board and SLT on people performance, risks, and recommendations Act as the first point of contact for all people matters, including ER, performance, absence, grievance, and disciplinary cases Keep HR documentation, handbooks, and policies compliant and up to date Support the business through organisational change, including restructures, M&A, and TUPE Own and maintain the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and better decision-making Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across the business Build the employer brand with Marketing, including EVP and careers pages Build and maintain a skills and progression framework with clear development plans and career pathways Coach line managers on training needs and development budgets Drive a culture of openness, belonging, and high performance across all teams Champion AI adoption across the business and implement tools that create efficiencies Work with Heads of Function to understand how AI is reshaping roles and factor this into workforce planning Build confidence and curiosity around AI, helping people identify and implement improvements across the full people lifecycle Take ownership of internal communications, including structure, channels, cadence, message, and tone Technologies: AI Support Marketing More: We are supporting a well-established, commercial, fast-paced client in Leeds in their search for a Head of HR. This is a key leadership role within a small team, reporting into the CEO and working as part of the leadership team. The role is strategic and operational, with the opportunity to shape a high-performance culture, strengthen internal communications, and champion AI adoption across the business. The package includes a salary of £55,000 to £60,000. last updated 24 week of 2026