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Head of HR

Robert Walters
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

Salary

£75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of HR position is a permanent role based in Golborne/Lowton with a salary range of £75,000 - £80,000 per annum plus a £6,000 annual car allowance.
  • The successful candidate will need a minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior HR role, ideally within the logistics or manufacturing sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include leading strategic HR projects, overseeing training and development programs, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws.
  • The role offers the opportunity to sit on the board from day one and has the potential for a Director level position within 8-12 months.
  • Candidates must be FCIPD or MCIPD qualified and possess strong IT, data, and technical skills, along with a full clean driving license for travel.

Head of HRContract: PermanentSalary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum + £6K annual car allowanceLocation: Golborne/Lowton - 4 days on-site, 1 day WFHHours: Mon - Fri, standard office hoursInterview: 2 F2F interviews + psychometric testing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly personable and tenacious HR leader to support the ongoing development of a leading logistics business. This role offers a competitive salary range of £75K - £80K per annum, based in Lowton/Golborne. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of strategic HR projects, including performance appraisals, succession planning, compensation and benefits, leadership development, reward, remuneration and driver training.

  • Competitive salary range and benefits
  • Opportunity to lead on strategic HR projects
  • Sits on the board from day 1 in an advisory capacity
  • Opporntuity for Director level after 8-12 months

What you'll do:

As the Head of Human Resources, your role will be pivotal in driving the HR agenda and contributing to the overall business success. You will champion a performance-driven culture while advising on recognition and reward programmes. Your expertise will be crucial in overseeing training and career development programs as well as leading projects aimed at improving HR reporting, processes, and systems. Ensuring compliance with UK employment laws will be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will develop innovative strategies to recruit, engage, and retain talent.

  • Drive the HR agenda and contribute to business success
  • Support stakeholders with the development of their teams
  • Champion a performance-driven culture
  • Advise on recognition and reward programmes
  • Oversee training and career development programs
  • Lead projects aimed at improving HR reporting, processes, and systems
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment laws
  • Develop strategies to recruit, engage, and retain talent
  • Guide managers on all employee relations matters

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Human Resources position, you bring extensive experience managing an HR team at a senior level. You are FCIPD or MCIPD qualified and of graduate calibre. With 10 years' experience in a senior HR role under your belt, you have developed strong IT, data, and technical skills. A full clean driving licence is required for this role as it involves travel across various locations. Your experience working at a senior Head of HR level within a Logistics or Manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous.

  • Experience managing a HR Team at a Senior Level
  • FCIPD or MCIPD qualified and of graduate calibre
  • 10 years' experience in a senior HR role
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Experience working at senior Head of HR level within a Logistics or Manufacturing environment
  • Strong IT, data, and technical skills

What sets this company apart:

This company prides itself on being a leading player in the logistics industry with a workforce of around 600 people. They offer an engaging work environment where every employee is valued and given opportunities for growth. Their commitment to fostering an engagement culture sets them apart from other companies in the industry.

What's next:

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