Head of People 12-month maternity cover

Head of People (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Remote-first (UK-based)
Travel: Monthly to London | Bi-monthly to Dublin (expenses paid)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits

About the Role

We're partnering with a fast-growing, global, remote-first technology services organisation (~500 employees) to appoint an experienced Head of People on a 12-month maternity cover. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role, acting as a true number two to the Chief People Officer.

You'll play a critical role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across a distributed workforce, with a strong emphasis on business partnering, senior advisory, organisational effectiveness, and employee relations (ER).

Leading a small but capable People team, you'll be hands-on where needed while maintaining a strategic lens - ensuring the People function continues to support growth, performance, and a high-quality employee experience across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering
  Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting decision-making across organisational design, workforce planning, and performance.
• Executive & Senior Leadership Collaboration
  Regularly participate in s...