Head of Human Resources (Sales, Marketing, ICT & Finance)
Location: Reading (Hybrid – office, field & home-based - Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory days in office plus one additional day)
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Kyocera is on an exciting journey to evolve and modernise the way we support our people. We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Human Resources to partner with our Sales, Marketing, ICT and Finance functions during a key period of change.
This is a senior, influential role at the heart of our HR model. You’ll work closely with senior leaders as a trusted advisor, shaping people strategy, strengthening leadership capability and delivering a high-quality employee experience—while ensuring strong governance, compliance and operational excellence.
You’ll also lead and develop the HR Operations team, embedding modern, transparent and people-centred HR practices aligned to Kyocera’s philosophy and values.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
- Shape organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives
- Use people insights and analytics to influence strategic decision-making
Talent, Leadership & Culture
- Lead succession planning and leadership development across critical roles
- Build strong leadership and management capability through coaching and development
- Champion a culture of inclusion, learning and high performance
Change & Employee Engagement
- Lead organisational change, including restructures and transformation activity
- Oversee employee engagement, communication and consultation
- Act as a credible advisor on complex people and organisational matters
HR Operations & Team Leadership
- Lead, develop and inspire the HR Operations team
- Ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant and continuously improving
- Drive adoption of new systems, tools and ways of working
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a broad HR generalist or HRBP role (FTC/maternity leave cover experience desirable but not essential).
- CIPD Level 5 or above is an advantage
- Ability to step into an existing role quickly and provide continuity with minimal handover.
- Strong employee relations capability, including performance management, absence, disciplinaries and grievances; comfortable picking up and managing ongoing cases and BAU activity.
- Confident and credible advisor to managers, maintaining consistent people practices during the cover period.
- Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and organisational policies.
- Experience managing day-to-day HR operations while maintaining service levels and compliance, with an understanding and appreciation of the full employee lifecycle.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Clear, professional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills; hands-on and pragmatic with a focus on solutions and delivery.
- Experience working with HR systems and people data to support reporting and decision-making.
- Commercial decision-making aligned to Kyocera’s philosophy of ‘doing the right thing’ for both the business and our employees.
- Personable, with high emotional intelligence/empathy and able to build relationships quickly.
What Success Looks Like
- The business has the capability, leadership and structure to deliver strategy
- Leaders feel supported, challenged and developed
- Employees are engaged, informed and supported in a values-led environment
- HR is recognised as a trusted strategic partner
Why join us?
- Salary
- Possibility of a 4 day week if you're looking for a flexible role
- 25 days holiday
- A Volunteer Day
- Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Coaching and Mentoring
- EyeCare - Access to money off for glasses and sight test
- Flu Jab
- Eligibility for Costco Membership
Values:
The values that underpin the Kyocera Group are the 5 C’s- Communication, Courage, Commitment, Cooperation and Consciousness. It is our firm belief that employees should live by these values and we would expect that you should show your commitment to these values by carrying out your work fairly and honourably, respecting people, our work as a business, and both our local and global community.
Equality and Diversity Statement: Kyocera is dedicated to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all.
Recruitment Agencies: Kyocera operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of selected recruitment agencies and does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on this list. Please refrain from submitting candidate details in response to this advert or to any Kyocera employees, as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV submissions.