Our client are a leading Facilities Management company and they are looking for an experienced Head of HR to join their team at their Head Office in Datchet, Berkshire. The Head of HR will support the Group HR Director and take on the day-to-day responsibility for the existing HR teams. Understanding and aligning themselves to the company's Purpose and Values will provide them the platform from which to further develop the HR Function and elevate its profile within a diverse business. Accountable for all HR policies and processes, supporting the delivery of all aspects of the employee life-cycle (from recruitment & onboarding, employee development, engagement and notably employee relations) helping to embed the company purpose and values. This role supports the wider business across the UK. Key Accountabilities · Support change management across the business as it continues to grow · Drive alignment between HR strategy and business objectives · Championing employee engagement, working closely with regional and area managers and staff to develop action plans and ensure these are followed through and communicated to staff · Ensure a culture of trust based on open communication, where collaboration and cooperation is encouraged and reinforced · Provide professional and accurate generalist HR advice and coaching to your teams and managers across the business including absence management, contractual issues, legislative compliance and employee relations · Lead or support in more complex employee relation activities including disciplinary, grievance and capability hearings including appeals · Early conciliation and tribunal preparation / attendance · Supporting the team and business with TUPE transfers (in and out) and merger and acquisitions · Support the development of a high-performance culture, ensuring performance & development practices are embedded across the organisation · Ensuring HR guidance documents, policies, and procedures are kept up to date and sit within the correct areas of the business · Support the Group HR Director to achieve a best-in-class HR offering · Support in delivering continuous improvement What makes this job amazing? · Beautiful working environment · Very varied remit including all facets of HR · Opportunity for significant role growth · Opportunity for continuing professional development of self and your direct reports · Free parking · Very happy team About You Knowledge and Skills o Company Purpose and Value alignment is critical to the success of this role o Advanced HR skills are a must and level 7 CIPD or master’s degree would be preferrable o Ability to influence all stakeholders o Genuine desire to help others flourish and find fun in what we do o Positive energy with a can do / will do mindset o Experience leading and building dynamic teams is a must o Robust employment law knowledge and how this underpins HR policies & practices o Highly organised and able to manage the day to day and balance any projects o Solutions oriented o Excellent verbal and written communication skills o IT Literate with strong capability on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and adapting to bespoke systems o Credibility and impact to gain trust of direct reports and the wider business o Confident influencing and considered decision making skills o Open, approachable and skilled at engaging with and advising people at all levels