Head of People

The Head of People will be a crucial part of our transport and distribution team, leading the Human Resources department in our London office. The individual will be responsible for strategising and executing HR policies and procedures, and play a key role in fostering a healthy work environment.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation with multiple sites across London. They have a diverse workforce spread across several locations. Their London office is bustling with activity and thrives on team collaboration.

Description

• Optimise the performance of the London Operation to deliver a best in class service, being exceptional at the basics.
• Management of the HR team and supporting in development and driving excellent performance and service delivery.
• Regular visits to head office and sites across London to provide HR support and guidance of a full range of employee relations issues: maternity, paternity, parental leave, sickness and absence, performance.
• Advising, coaching and embedding management capability to support best practice in the management of people issues.
• Conducts Cost-Benefit analysis of HR initiatives and programs and evaluates this based on priorities and directions from HR and the accounts.
• Identifies the gaps in existing HR policies; formulates HR policies relative to business directions in order to address gaps; consults with other business units, if necessary, and creates communication plan relevant to target audience.
• Advising Managers and Leaders with honest, pragmatic and accurate People and HR support.
• Supporting the delivery of induction programmes and manage probation periods.
• Conducts review or development of HR policies based on observations, trends, and directions; translates these policies into operating guidelines and consults with the country head to ensure alignment to over- all business directions. & in line with the Group People policies
• Monitoring, checking and collaborating with others in the business to ensure that we have a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Build a culture of learning and development, working closely with the leaders of the organisation to identify key learning and development areas and develop career paths & utilise programmes created by group to deliver career & leadership development
• Ensures compensation and benefits are equally implemented across levels. Reviews and provides recommendations for any C&B related concerns or discrepancies.

Profile

• Experience in a mid/large multi-site, unionized environment is essential
• Significant experience of working in a generalist role with in-depth understanding of people processes, culture and learning and development
• Able to build trust and confidence quickly, action oriented, influence and inspire all levels of the organisation
• Strong business partnering capability and demonstrable experience of supporting a SLT & LT to deliver excellent performance.
• Able to work at pace to collaboratively deliver in an environment of competing short- and long-term priorities.
• Demonstrable people management skills. A strong communicator, both in writing and spoken communications at all levels.
• Strong external and internal customer focus and a commitment to quality and service.
• Strong strategic perspective and planning ability
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to challenge and to suggest alternative ways of doing things, and with a Continuous Improvement mindset.
• CIPD accredited
• Ability to travel across different sites in London is essential for this role with minimum 4 days on site/in office.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £90,000 - £100,000
• A vibrant and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Hybrid role 4 days in office/on site - 1 day working from home