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Head of HR

Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JU

Salary

£75,000 - £78,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking a Head of HR for their client in Warrington, responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals.
  • The role requires extensive experience leading an HR function within a logistics or manufacturing environment, with a focus on strategic and operational HR delivery.
  • Candidates must be CIPD qualified and have experience in managing HR teams and driving engagement, talent, and succession planning in a heavily unionized setting.
  • This leadership position offers a salary of £70,000 and requires significant change management experience, including restructure and TUPE processes.
  • The successful candidate will report to the CEO and manage a team of 5, fostering a positive company culture during a period of growth and acquisition.

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are excited to be supporting our client in Warrington to recruit a Head of HR, you will oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. You will play a key role in building a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce during a period of change. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and people management skills, who can roll their sleeves up and manage the day to day function within a blue collar environment, who can drive HR transformation and foster a positive company culture.

Head of HR - About you

  • Extensive experience of leading a HR function, and delivering both strategic and operational HR within a Logistics or manufacturing environment.
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent
  • Previous experience of developing and delivering a HR strategy
  • Previous experience of managing a HR team
  • Previous experience in leading in engagement, talent and succession
  • Exceptional at building relationships, communication & excellent leadership skills
  • Experienced in working within a heavily unionised environment
  • Change management experience to include restructure and TUPE
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law

Reporting into the CEO you will have a team of 5 reporting into yourself so management experience is crucial. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of the sites with the aim of improving people engagement across the business as they go through a period of growth and acquisition. You will develop effective working relationships with department managers, senior partners and with the Trade Unions. Partnering with company leaders and HR professionals to lead growth, to ensure the achievement of organisational goals and objectives. Some travel is required within the role

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