Head of HR

Artis HR is supporting an exciting, fast-growing brand based in Bristol with the appointment of a Head of HR.

This is a really varied senior HR role, with the opportunity to take ownership of the people function and play a key part in shaping the next stage of the business as it continues to grow.

You'll work closely with the senior management team, acting as a trusted people partner while also being a visible and approachable point of contact for employees across the business.

• Taking ownership of the HR and people function across the business
• Partnering with the CEO, founders and senior leadership team on people strategy
• Managing complex ER matters including performance, absence, capability, disciplinaries and grievances
• Coaching managers and helping them become more confident people leaders
• Leading recruitment, onboarding and the wider employee lifecycle
• Developing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Building effective performance management and employee engagement approaches
• Using people data and employee feedback to identify priorities and opportunities
• Supporting workforce planning, organisational design and change
• Ensuring HR policies, processes and practices remain compliant and fit for purpose
• Bringing the right level of structure and governance as the business grows, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

We're looking for an experienced senior HR professional who has ideally worked within a growing, founder-led or entrepreneurial business and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.

• Experience at Head of HR, Head of People, Senior HR Manager, People Lead or senior HRBP level
• Strong generalist HR experience across ER, recruitment, performance, engagement and development
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience independently managing complex ER cases
• A genuine track record of developing learning, progression and performance approaches
• Confidence working directly with founders, CEOs and senior leaders
• A practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Strong commercial awareness alongside a genuine people-first mindset
• The confidence to bring structure and consistency while retaining the flexibility of a growing business

• Up to 70,000
• 3-4 days a week in the Bristol office
• A senior role with genuine ownership of the people function
• Direct exposure to the CEO, founders and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to shape people strategy, culture and employee experience
• A varied role spanning the wider business
• Genuine opportunity to grow with an expanding brand

If you're an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can have real influence, build the people function and work closely with founders in a growing business, this could be a great opportunity.