Head of People

Frazer Jones is delighted to be working on an exclusive role for a Group Head of People based in Wiltshire.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract for 12 months, working for a dynamic, high growth SME business.

Salary range is £75'000 - £85'000 + competitive benefits, hybrid working is offered

This is a critical leadership role, overseeing the People function across a global footprint, including North America, the UK & EU, and APAC.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the People strategy, driving employee engagement, and ensuring the organisation is set up for continued success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy balancing strategic leadership with operational execution, this is an ideal role for you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and implement a global People strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted Business Partner to the CEO & executive team, providing guidance on talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Spearhead and oversee all cyclical activities, annual bonus reviews, performance cycles, benefits renewal's
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and people-first culture.
• Lead the social agenda and actions at the ESG committee with the board
• Utilise and further develop HR metrics
• Oversee compliance with employment laws across multiple regions.
• Manage organisational change, including M&A integration and transformation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a small but high-impact People team.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record in a senior People leadership role within an SME.
• Strong experience leading HR functions across multiple regions.
• CIPD Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred.
• A hands-on leader who can operate strategically while remaining engaged in day-to-day HR operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A commercially minded, data-driven approach to People strategy.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact where you will lead the People function within an innovative and fast-moving business. You'll work closely with senior leadership to shape a progressive People agenda and thriving workplace culture as well as playing a key role in strategic decision making.

If you're an experienced People leader available for a fixed-term maternity cover, please get in touch for a confidential discussion!

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.