Head of HR

We have an exciting opportunity for a standalone Head of HR to join our dedicated team in our Warrington headquarters. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a true HR generalist and will be able to oversee and manage all aspects of our human resources functions, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and employee relations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple HR functions efficiently, as well as keeping on top of day-to-day HR administration, in a busy role.

Location: Warrington

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

• Payroll: Collate and process payroll information for the external payroll company on a monthly basis, and manage pension scheme reporting and administration.
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Responsible for overseeing the full recruitment process, including advertising, screening, interview support, references, psychometric assessments, training line managers, job offers and contracts of employment.
• Reward and Recognition: Oversee benefits program, manage third‑party relationships, and manage renewals for private healthcare life assurance.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle all administrative tasks associated with day‑to‑day HR activities.
• Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and develop HR initiatives that drive engagement, productivity, and organisational success, in line with business goals; oversee annual engagement surveys, workshops, results and objectives.
• Learning and Development: Oversee LMS compliance modules, drive development pathways, and support management training programs.
• HR Systems: Oversee the company HR system, evaluate performance, train managers, and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Quality Standards: Oversee the ISO management system and coordinate auditing processes.
• Employment Relations: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and off‑boarding; provide guidance and support to managers to resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations; review and update HR policies.

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 or experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager with the ability to work confidently in a standalone environment.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and industry trends.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing employee relations processes.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR software systems (e.g., IRIS/Cascade).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Driver’s license.

Claremont is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.