Permanent Head of HRWe''re partnering with a large, complex multi-site organisation to appoint an experienced Head of HR. Reporting to the HR Director, this is a high-profile leadership role where you''ll help translate People strategy into tangible business outcomes across a national operation.This opportunity would suit a commercially minded HR leader who enjoys balancing strategic workforce planning, governance, organisational effectiveness and transformation with hands-on operational delivery.Home Based with National Travel (East Midlands location preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation''s People Operating Review, providing workforce insight, risk analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning and organisational capability initiatives.
• Develop and utilise People Analytics to support business decision-making and future workforce requirements.
• Strengthen HR governance, compliance, policies and assurance frameworks.
• Improve HR service delivery, processes, operating models and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and support organisational change, restructures, organisational design and transformation programmes.
• Partner with senior operational leaders to drive engagement, performance and workforce capability.
• Champion inclusion, employee engagement and continuous improvement across the People Function.

About You

• Proven experience as a Head of HR within a complex, multi-site commercial environment.
• Strong background in workforce planning, organisational design and change management.
• Experience translating people strategy into measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical capability, using workforce data to influence decisions and identify trends.
• Experience improving HR governance, controls, policies and operating models.
• Confident influencing and challenging senior leaders.
• Experience within facilities management, manufacturing, logistics or similar environments would be advantageous.
• CIPD Level 7 or above or equivalent experience.

What you need to do now
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