Head of HR
Location: Site-based (UK)
Part-time (3/4 days) with potential for full-time
£55,000 – £65,000 per annum FTE (depending on experience)
Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take ownership of the people agenda within a growing business?
We’re delighted to be supporting a growing local business who are a respected name in their sector, in their search for a hands-on Head of HR. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in an SME environment and wants to make a real impact.
The Role
As HR Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the company’s people strategy – ensuring the client continues to attract, develop and retain top talent while maintaining a positive, supportive culture. Reporting directly to the Operations or Managing Director, you’ll work closely with senior leadership and a Fractional People Director to shape and deliver a Strategic People Plan.
Your responsibilities will cover the full HR spectrum, including:
Recruitment & Onboarding – managing end-to-end hiring and ensuring smooth employee integration.
Employee Relations – acting as a trusted advisor, resolving concerns fairly and in line with company values.
Performance Management – implementing effective review and feedback systems.
Training & Development – identifying training needs and delivering capability-building programmes.
Compliance & Policy – keeping policies up to date and aligned with UK employment law.
Compensation & Benefits – overseeing payroll, benefits and fair pay structures.
HR Strategy and Planning – monitoring HR metrics and aligning people initiatives with business goals.
About You
We’re looking for an HR professional who is approachable, proactive and commercially minded. Ideally, you’ll bring:
3–5 years’ experience in HR management, preferably within an SME.
CIPD Level 5 in People Management as a minimum, but CIPD Level 7 would be preferred.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.
A proven ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence using HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
What’s on Offer
A competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
A part-time permanent role (approx. 3/4 days) with the option to transition to full-time in the future.
The chance to shape and influence the HR function in a growing, values-driven business.
A supportive leadership team that values HR as a strategic partner.
If you’re looking for the next step in your HR career and want to play a key role in shaping the people strategy of a dynamic company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us in confidence for a chat about the role. Please contact Kul Mahal on (phone number removed) or email
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