Head of HR

Company Description

Securitas, where careers are made for everyone to belong. See a Different World.

Location: Milton Keynes, 2/3 days per week in office (National + EU Travel required periodically)

Pay: up to £90,000 dependent on experience + £9,600 Car allowance + Bonus

• 3 Months Notice
• Family Private Healthcare Coverage
• 4x Salary Life Assurance
• 7.5% Employer Contribution Pension

Grade: I

We’re searching for an outstanding HR leader to shape, elevate and future‑proof our HR Operations function. As our Head of HR
, you’ll lead a large multi‑disciplinary people operation — from HR Advice and Business Partnering to HR Administration, Payroll and Pensions & Benefits — setting the standard for how HR delivers across Securitas UK.

The Head of HR is more than a leadership role; it’s a transformation mandate. You’ll modernise processes, unify teams, strengthen manager capability and build a consistent, customer‑centric HR service that delivers excellence king at the centre of the organisation, you’ll form strong partnerships with senior leaders, operational managers and trade union representatives, becoming a key voice in shaping our people strategy.

As the HR Director’s strategic deputy,
Head of HR will operate at senior level, represent HR at executive forums and hold delegated authority to make high‑impact decisions across People, Safety and Compliance. You’ll be the recognised number two for HR in the UK — providing leadership continuity and driving initiatives that influence the entire workforce.

This is a highly visible appointment and we are looking for a credible HR leader.

• Act as the HR Director’s primary deputy, providing leadership continuity and decision‑making authority.
• Represent HR at executive meetings, programme boards and cross‑functional senior forums.
• Lead major people‑related initiatives and strategic programmes aligned to organisational priorities.
• Shape the organisation’s people agenda through workforce insight, analytics and strategic thinking.

Provide strategic and operational leadership across all core HR service areas:

• HR Advice:
  Casework quality, ER expertise, consistent decision‑making and strong manager support.
• HR Generalists & HRBPs:
  Business partnering excellence, workforce planning, coaching leaders and organisational insight.
• HR Administration:
  High‑quality, compliant, efficient transactional delivery across the employee lifecycle.
• Payroll:
  Accurate, timely and compliant payroll operations with a continuous improvement focus.
• Pensions & Benefits:
  Strong governance, effective administration, supplier management and clear employee communication.

You will ensure all teams operate cohesively, with aligned processes, shared standards and a unified service model.

• Lead initiatives that build organisational capability, including future skills, talent pathways and succession planning.
• Support leaders in organisation design, workforce planning and people‑led transformation.
• Use people analytics to inform decisions, anticipate risks and identify opportunities.

• Deliver consistent, efficient, compliant and customer‑centric HR services across the organisation.
• Standardise and improve core HR processes, systems and ways of working.
• Strengthen manager capability through coaching, guidance and targeted development.
• Embed continuous improvement methodologies to drive quality, efficiency and agility.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders at all levels across the business.
• Provide constructive challenge, expert guidance and professional HR insight.
• Partner collaboratively with trade unions and employee representatives, supporting positive consultation.
• Ensure complex ER matters are handled fairly, professionally and in line with policy and legislation.

• Ensure compliance with employment law, organisational policies, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Maintain robust case management, reporting and governance standards.
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