Head of HR

Looking to shape the people strategy of a high-growth, market-leading retail business? Our client’s philosophy is to offer truly excellent products, prices, and service to all our customers. Thirty years and over 50 UK-wide stores later, this philosophy still holds true, and they are the country’s number one, independently owned furniture retailer. They are now looking for a Head of HR to join their team.

As Head of HR you are responsible for leading the HR function and working with the Commercial Director and senior leadership team to develop and deliver a people strategy that supports the achievement of company strategic aims and commercial objectives. You will lead the HR team to provide a professional, credible, consistent and commercially focused HR service across the business.

The role is accountable for ensuring that people-related decisions are legally compliant, aligned to company values, supportive of business performance and delivered with appropriate judgement, pace and care. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and managers, providing clear guidance on employment law, employee relations, organisational change, talent, performance, engagement and people risk. You will champion the company values and leadership behaviours, helping to create a high-performing, accountable and engaged workforce.

The role will be based at their Slough Head Office four to five days per week, with flexibility for the fifth day to be spent in the field supporting the business where required. Head of HR – Responsibilities
- Ensuring that HR-related costs are managed effectively and that the HR function operates within agreed budgets.

- Providing a professional, credible and consistent HR service that balances the needs of the business with fair and reasonable treatment of employees . Supporting a motivated, engaged and high-performing workforce across the business.

- Developing and maintaining a high-performing HR team and supporting the business to build a high-performing workforce.

- Responsible for the smooth and effective running of HR operations, including legal compliance, policy compliance, administration, systems, reporting and wider HR activities. Head of HR – Required Skills
- Experience operating in a senior HR role, ideally within a multi-site, retail or customer-facing environment.

- Experience of leading and developing an HR team.

- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance and employee relations best practice.

- Experience of advising senior leaders on complex people matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance, restructuring and organisational change.

- Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance people, legal, operational and financial considerations.

- CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification, ideally Level 3 or above, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. This is an amazing opportunity to take on a lead HR role where you can add huge value with your skillset within an ambitious and scaling retailer. You’ll have direct accountability for a team of seven and will play a key role in shaping people agenda and performance management across the business.

The role comes with a competitive package, including a bonus of up to 20%, private medical care, and company car. Apply now to be considered for this fantastic Head of HR role, and take an exciting next step in your HR career path. INDPP