Head of HR

Ref: 538965

Surrey

£70,000

• Permanent
• Strategic HR Management
• Change Management
• Union Relations

About the candidate

A proactive and accomplished Head of HR, with an extensive background in operational and strategic HR management across various challenging and dynamic environments. This candidate brings a wealth of experience from leading HR functions in complex organisations, evidenced by their strategic role in a leading logistics company at UK airports, overseeing HR and Payroll for approximately 300 employees. Their career showcases a deep understanding of managing HR disciplines within an Ulrich model and autonomously leading HR teams. The candidate is a strong advocate for continuous improvement and has a proven track record of delivering significant HR initiatives that drive business success, including leading comprehensive restructuring programmes, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing HR systems and processes.

What makes them great?

• Successfully led the HR workstream for insourcing services under TUPE transfer, achieving seamless operational integration with no disruption.
• Reduced site absence by 1.75% through effective absence management training, demonstrating strong skills in driving performance improvements.
• Implemented an automated online expenses system across the UK business to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Played a pivotal role in negotiating pay terms with trade unions, showcasing excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage delicate employee relations.

Areas of expertise

• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated through leading HR functions and partnering with senior management teams across organisational levels.
• Change Management and Project Management: Proven capability in managing significant HR initiatives, including system implementations and organisational restructures.
• Complex Employee Relations and Union Relations: Skilled in negotiating with trade unions and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Resourcing & Recruitment: Experience in bringing recruitment in-house to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning: Developed and implemented talent mapping processes to identify and nurture talent within the organisation.
• Payroll and Benefits: Oversaw comprehensive payroll processes and implemented benefit schemes to align with organisational strategies.