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Cameron James Professional Recruitment have partnered with a leading international software business based in London City, to assist with the recruitment of a Head of HR.

The organisation employs c700 employees globally, with 350 in the UK. They are one of the market leaders in their field and have won numerous industry awards.

This is a new and exciting position that will report into the CEO and be responsible for the UK HR operation, which will then expand to European coverage. The business is showing 20% growth year on year and has ambitious growth plans. The focus of the role will be to head up and manage all aspects of strategic and operational HR for the business. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Leading the HR team encompassing both operational (80% of role) and strategic (20%) HR support
• Design, develop and implement the annual HR strategy in line with the budget and business plan.
• Ensure HR plans support the needs of the business but are also flexible enough to cope with changes in the organisation
• The ability to inspire confidence of the CEO`s and senior team through timely delivery of information and plans.
• Able to provide HR support, coaching and guidance across both operational and strategic issues through a pragmatic and commercially sound approach and to be the first point of contact for all UK HR related queries from the organisation.
• Advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of the company policies, best practice and employment legislation
• Ensure a consistent, fair and legal approach to people management
• Deal with complex HR issues.
• Keep up to date with workplace legislative developments and manage compliance and risk factors.
• Partner with line managers to understand and support the career development of colleagues.
• Maintain an overview of on-going training initiatives and recommend new training initiatives - particularly on the L&D side for people taking on management challenges.
• Monitor the take up of training opportunities, design initiatives and set targets to increase take up if require
• Review and revise HR Policy to ensure compliance and best practice, whilst maintaining a flexible, responsive performance culture.
• Administer and manage periodic performance review process
• Ensure that the staff handbook is comprehensive and up to date. Ensure that managers and staff are aware of the policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively.
• Oversee/monitor recruitment and retention processes, with a focus on diversity.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Input to other businesses in the group where the HR processes are not that well developed

The successful candidate will have considerable scope to shape the Group `s HR policy and work with the Group and other business units as well as the UK and contribute to the overall leadership and management of the company.

For this role candidates must have experience of leading and heading up a HR team (ideally UK and International), hold operational and strategic HR experience and ideally hold CIPD Qualification.

Tech or software experience would be an advantage and candidates must be confident working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working as part of the senior management team.

This company offers a fantastic benefits package including annual bonus scheme and share options. For more information please apply on-line and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch.