Head of People - Award-Winning Media Agency, Central London

This award-winning, media agency based in central London seeks an exceptional HR generalist with strong operational and strategic experience to join them as their Head of HR for a 9 month maternity cover contract. The client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, at a month's notice or less.  

You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the UK HR function, leading ad hoc projects, supporting and mentoring a small HR teams, and strategically partnering with senior managers in ensuring a high performing and inclusive culture and a first class people experience.

Based in the office three days per week with two days able to be worked remotely. 

Reporting into the Global HRD, your role will include

• Driving HR initiatives and change programmes
• Coaching, supporting, mentoring and challenging senior leaders and line managers in the application of HR Policies and practices, including performance management, organisational design, RDI and training and development
• Providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk to the business
• Effectively measuring HR activity, presenting relevant data and analysis to the senior leadership team to support recommendations in approach
• Managing the apprenticeship scheme
• Overseeing payroll
• Managing visa and sponsorship application processes
• Mentoring, guiding and supporting a small HR team

You will need 

• Previous HR experience at at least business partner level, ideally within an agency environment
• Experience of developing and leading successful people management initiatives
• A thorough understanding of HR procedures & up to date employment legislation as well as experience of managing complex ER issues
• Experience of managing payroll processes
• Great attention to detail
• To be available to start within a month from date of offer and ideally sooner.

The agency is hoping to hold interviews as soon as possible so please apply immediately if this sounds like you! 

We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Fourteen People Ltd  is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.