Head of Human Resources
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire (onsite, 5 days per week)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9.00-5.30, Friday 9.00-5.00
Package: Up to £80K basic plus company car or car allowance and an extensive benefits package
The opportunity
An established, growing organisation within the property and services sector is entering a new phase of development and is now seeking a Head of HR to lead its people agenda.
This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering a people strategy that supports ambitious growth plans, while staying closely connected to the realities of the business and its people.
This is not a role purely focused on strategy, nor is it solely operational. The organisation is looking for a senior HR leader who enjoys operating in both spaces - setting direction, building capability and credibility, and remaining hands-on with complex people matters where needed.
You'll have the opportunity to build and lead a small HR team, embedding a practical, trusted and commercially minded HR function that genuinely partners the business.
What you'll be doing
* Partnering with the Managing Director and senior leaders to shape and deliver the people strategy
* Leading and developing a small HR team
* Providing pragmatic, confident advice on complex employee relations matters
* Supporting managers across the business with guidance, coaching and development
* Overseeing the full HR lifecycle, from recruitment and talent through to reward, learning and engagement
* Ensuring policies, processes and ways of working are fit for a growing, multi-site organisation
* Aligning local HR activity with wider group frameworks and initiatives
* Keeping the organisation compliant and up to date with UK employment legislation
The role is head office based, with occasional travel to other sites as required.
About you
You'll be an experienced, hands-on HR leader who is comfortable operating at senior level while remaining close to the detail.
You're likely to bring:
* Proven experience in a growing, multi-site organisation
* A strong generalist background covering all areas of HR
* Deep expertise in employee relations, with the confidence to manage complex cases pragmatically
* Experience supporting managers who operate in standalone roles
* A track record of leading and developing HR teams
* The credibility and judgement to influence senior leaders and challenge constructively
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is essential. Experience with psychometrics (such as SHL or Saville Wave) would be an advantage. A full UK driving licence is required.
What's on offer
* Competitive basic salary
* Company car or car allowance
* 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional birthday day off
* Private healthcare and health screening
* Pension contribution and life assurance
* Investment in professional development and training
* Reimbursement of professional memberships
* Employee assistance programme and additional reward benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing at the top table and making a tangible impact during a period of growth.