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Head of HR

Michael Page HR
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A growing Global Logistics Company is seeking an experienced Head of HR for the UK, offering a salary between £85k and £95k plus a car allowance and bonus.
  • The Head of HR will be part of the Senior Leadership team, overseeing HR operations across multiple UK sites and managing a team of 7 HR professionals.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience in HR leadership, ideally within logistics or supply chain, along with strong knowledge of UK employment law.
  • The role requires the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities, along with a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
  • National travel is necessary, with hybrid working arrangements that involve visiting sites 1-2 days a week and occasional trips to the head office in Europe.

I'm delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing, Global Logistics Company, to recruit an experienced Head of HR for the UK.

Client Details

Global Logistics Company

Description

As the Head of HR, you will be part of the Senior Leadership team, overseeing all HR operations for multiple sites across the UK. You will lead a team of 7 HR Professionals, delivering positive HR solutions, supporting a high performing, engaged workforce. This role is pivotal in ensuring that HR strategies and initiatives align with business objectives while maintaining operational excellence.

The role requires national travel, with hybrid working, travel to sites 1-2 days week, with some travel to the head office in Europe every few months.

Key Responsibilities:-

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the HR team across all UK sites.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals and drive business performance.
  • Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to decision-making and organisational strategy.
  • Directly manage and support HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, ensuring their development and effective delivery of HR services at cluster and site level.
  • Provide oversight and guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring consistency and compliance with UK employment law.
  • Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure resource alignment with business needs.
  • Oversee talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning processes.
  • Support the development of leadership capabilities and career progression pathways within the organisation.
  • Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement and build a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
  • Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, expansions, and cultural transformations.

Profile

As the Head of HR you will:

  • Have extensive experience in an HR leadership role, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or a similar environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Proven experience managing a team of HR professionals, including remote or multi-site teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic HR initiatives.
  • Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent).

Job Offer

Salary c£85k - £95k + Car Allowance & Bonus

The role requires national travel, with hybrid working, travel to sites 1-2 days week, with some travel to the head office in Europe every few months.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.