Job Details
HEAD OF HR
Sector:HR & Training
Region : Yorkshire & Humberside
Location: Leeds
Salary: £65000 - £70000
Job Ref.: 49864954
Job Information
Head of HR – based Leeds City Centre
Salary Range - £65k-£70k dependant on experience
Hybrid working
Free allocated Car Parking Space
Generous Benefits Package
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of HR to join a progressive and growing financial services organisation based in Leeds City Centre.
The role reports directly into the MD and will be responsible for leading and developing an established HR team of 6 members as well as supporting the business as a whole. With over 500 employees the successful candidate must be able to operate at a fast pace and have an understanding of diversity and inclusion.
This role would suit an experienced HR Manager or Head of HR who is comfortable working within large professional services organisation and who is comfortable with strategic HR as well as being very ‘hands-on’. Experience of working with a financial services organisation or similar is required.
As well as liaising with all levels of the business, excellent interpersonal and communication and written skills are essential, with the ability to influence and direct all levels of stakeholders and to recommend and lead on a course of action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the HR business plan in line with the Company’s strategic objectives.
- Lead and manage all areas of the HR function including employee relations, engagement, leadership development, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, employee wellbeing and HR operational service delivery.
- Develop and monitor DE&I measures to promote an inclusive culture.
- Develop and implement all HR policies and procedures.
- Provide advice, guidance, coaching and support to the senior management team and team leaders.
- Liaise with external legal counsel as appropriate.
- Champion continuous improvement as an individual and companywide.
- Lead on all HR initiatives along with the HR team
Candidate requirements:
- Experience within a Head of HR or similar position is essential, ideally within financial services or within a similar customer focussed, dynamic, commercially driven, high volume processing environment.
- CIPD qualified (preferably Level 7)
- Demonstrable ability to lead, manage and develop a team.
- Extensive understanding of employment law.
- Confidence and gravitas to provide professional guidance and direction at all levels.
- Understanding of commercial drivers of a business. Tenacious in identifying commercially viable initiatives to drive the People agenda.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills coupled with a flexible work ethic.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
If you have the necessary skills for this role or would like further information please get in touch - christine.appleby@cameron-james.co.uk
If you have the necessary skills for this role or would like further information please get in touch - christine.appleby@cameron-james.co.uk