At KARL STORZ, we believe in not just creating jobs
but building careers. As a family-run company,
we understand the value of long-term relationships and
actively work on promoting them.
When YOU grow, we grow.
Location: Slough | Hybrid
Reporting to: Managing Director
We’re looking for an experienced Head of HR & Learning and Development to lead our HR and L&D function and play a key role as part of the Leadership Team.
You will shape and deliver the people agenda, as well as ensure robust HR governance and compliance. You’ll lead a talented HR & L&D team and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, all within an emerging matrix environment.
What you’ll do
- Lead and develop the HR & L&D team, embedding high standards and continuous improvement
- Own HR strategy, policies and processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and ISO13485 requirements
- Act as escalation point for complex employee relations and people risk
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management and succession planning
- Use HR data and insight to support workforce planning and decision‑making
- Support reward, benefits, payroll governance and people‑related reporting
- Champion diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
About you
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Confident influencer with credibility at senior leadership level
- Pragmatic, professional and solutions‑focused
- Previous experience within a similar, regulated environment would be a distinct advantage
- A working awareness of operating within a matrix structure would also be an advantage
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
- Private Medical
- Medical cash back scheme
- Company sick pay
- Life Assurance
- Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)
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