Head of Human Resources

About the role

The leading healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources to provide strategic direction and operational leadership across the entire HR function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape people strategy, workforce planning, employee relations and organisational development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the HR function and its team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team on all HR matters.
• Drive workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, public‑sector agreements and HR best practice.
• Lead employee and industrial relations, including engagement with trade unions and external bodies.
• Oversee performance management, absence management, learning & development, payroll governance and pension administration.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and organisational development initiatives.
• Support organisational change and continuous‑improvement programmes.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• CIPD membership.
• Minimum 5 years senior HR leadership experience and 3 years in a senior management role.
• Proven success in leading and developing an HR function.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Experience preparing contracts, policies, reports and senior‑level correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.
• Desirable: postgraduate qualification in Employment Law and experience in healthcare or public‑sector environments.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS systems

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position (35‑hour week).
• Competitive salary aligned with senior public‑sector pay scales.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme and associated benefits.