Job Details

Head of HR

Sector:HR & Training

Region : Greater London

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

Job Ref.: GHCRI56106

Job Information

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Head of HR to join a Business Consultancy based in central London.


They are seeking a Head of HR who can develop the HR function to suit the Company’s next phase of growth. They are looking for an operationally strong HR professional, who will be able to deliver appropriate best practice across all HR areas. The post reports to the CEO. The HR function is seen as a cornerstone to underpin our change programmes and deliver our growth potential.


The remit also requires the review of the existing HR service to the businesses, and identify where value can be increased. A particular area is to improve the HR service to the global offices outside the UK, striking the right balance between central policy and local needs.


The successful candidate will have worked in a similar generalist position where they have had a “hands on” approach to enabling the business operationally and strategically. They will have experience in Talent, Recruitment and identifying and delivering training requirements across the business. The successful candidate will have a CIPD qualification or similar.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Recruitment and Selection

• Maintain the effective recruitment function that delivers the highest quality of recruits, particularly in the “front line” analyst and consultant roles.
• Devise ways of improving our recruitment methods to respond to an increasingly competitive labour market in our field.
• An attractive employer brand has been established, but needs to be defended and enhanced.


Performance Management and Development.

• Review and revive the appraisal system, and widen the range of training and development resources available.
• Key skills of analysts and consultants in the early years of their career: data management, writing style, customer relationships. A comprehensive development system needs to be established.


Policies and Procedures

• Review existing policies and ensure we are complying with legislation
• Work with heads of business and other colleagues to devise and promote new policies in response to employment law changes and business needs.


Employee Relations

• Provide discreet and professional support to managers in the event of any employee relations issues.
• Guide managers on differences in employment legislation and market practice in the various territories in which the company operates. .


Communications

• Review the provision of HR information and support provided to staff.
• In conjunction with senior management and the Knowledge Management team, devise and deliver a communications plan to build improve awareness of information sources and level of support available to staff.


Reward

• Review competitiveness of the packages, and devise cost effective means to improve the perceived value of the employment proposition.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified via CIPD or academic HR qualification,
• Generalist HR Management experience
• Experience in Recruitment, Training and Policy
• Excellent levels of numeracy and literacy, good presentation and communication skills, and strong project management skills.
• Successful candidates will have good analysis and troubleshooting skills and be comfortable working in a role that requires leadership and a lot of initiative.
• The ability to engage and influence effectively at all levels
• Quickly demonstrate added value to ensure HR has a positive impact within the company.
• The ability to define and embed best practice in a sensitive way