Head of HR
Location: Southport
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Howard James Recruitment is supporting our client, an established business, in the appointment of a Head of HR. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead the people strategy, support cultural development and help create a positive, high-performing workplace.
The Role
Working as part of the senior management team, you will provide practical HR advice across the business and contribute to the development of effective people policies, processes and initiatives. The role involves travel between branches and offers broad generalist HR responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the HR business plan in line with commercial priorities, legislative changes and business improvements.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activity and work with managers to strengthen retention and recruitment practices.
- Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and long-term sickness cases.
- Maintain policies and processes in line with employment legislation, best practice and business requirements.
- Work with payroll and accounts colleagues on employee benefits and related changes.
- Prepare and present people statistics, analysis and trends for directors and managers.
- Deliver internal training and support managers through challenging conversations.
- Coach and develop the HR team, where appropriate.
- Support business restructuring and TUPE activity, where required.
About You
- CIPD Level 7 qualified, with significant HR experience at business partnering or managerial level.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and legal compliance.
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases and providing confident, balanced advice.
- Experience of recruitment, employee retention, policy development and management training.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to handle challenging discussions professionally.
- Highly organised, able to work autonomously and capable of meeting agreed deadlines.
- Line management experience would be advantageous.
- Experience supporting restructuring and TUPE would be beneficial.
- Motor trade experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- A driving licence with no more than six points is required to travel between sites.
What’s on Offer
- Company car.
- Bonus scheme.
- Company pension.
- Private medical cover and wellness support.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Annual leave of up to 34 days, depending on length of service.
- Training and development opportunities.
Apply
If you are an experienced HR leader looking for a broad role where you can influence culture and make a tangible difference, we would like to hear from you. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship.