Head of HR
Leeds
£55000 - £60,000
At Another we are currently supporting a well establish, commercial fast paced client in their search for a Head of HR. Working as a small team, reporting into the CEO and an integral part of the leadership team you will be pivotal in being strategic and operational as a HR partner in building a high-performance culture.
The Role
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
First point of contact for all people matters — ER, performance, absence, grievance, and disciplinary
Keep all HR documentation, handbooks, and policies compliant and current
Support the business through organisational change including restructures, M&A, and TUPE
Own and maintain the HRIS, ensuring data is accurate and drives better decisions
Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across the business
Build 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, leading by example and implementing 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, ensuring people can identify and implement improvements across the full people lifecycle
Take ownership of communication, the structure, the channels, and the rhythm. You'll partner with the SLT on message and tone, then make it happen. The goal is to shift internal comms from reactive to a planned, consistent cadence that keeps everyone informed, aligned, and pulling in the same direction.
Skills
CIPD Level 7 qualified or above, or equivalent
Proven experience as a strong HR generalist professional with strategic and operational experience.
Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and having experience of managing complex cases.
Strong use and curiosity of AI tools, with experience of developing or contributing to an AI-ready workforce
Track record of leading recruitment end to end, 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 of leading, coaching and mentoring teams