Head of HR

Role Overview

Head of HR – Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Head of HR is a key leadership role that partners with the senior leadership team to shape and deliver a commercially aligned people strategy within a growing, globally connected organisation. The role blends executive business partnering with oversight of core HR delivery, supporting operational needs and long‑term business ambitions.

• Lead the development and execution of a forward‑looking HR strategy aligned to overarching business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insight and guidance across complex people, organisational and cultural matters.
• Drive organisational design, workforce planning and talent strategies to support business growth and transformation.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring a pragmatic, commercially balanced approach to risk and resolution.
• Support international HR activity, ensuring consistency of approach while recognising local nuances.
• Leverage data and insight to inform decision‑making and continuously improve people outcomes.
• Embed a high‑performance, values‑led culture that supports engagement, retention and capability.

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership or business partnering role, ideally within a global or large‑scale organisation.
• Track record of shaping and delivering HR strategy in alignment with commercial outcomes.
• Strong organisational design, talent and change management expertise.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law, with the confidence to navigate complex employee relations matters.
• Credibility and presence to influence and challenge at senior level.
• Collaborative, pragmatic approach with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Fully CIPD qualification.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model.
• Genuine opportunity to influence at a strategic level.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.