Head of Human Resources

HR Manager / Head of HR

Leeds

Progression opportunities, competitive salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager / Head of HR with proven generalist HR experience to join an established and successful business.

This is a high-impact role offering real autonomy, the opportunity to lead a small HR team, and responsibility for delivering both strategic and operational HR across the business. In addition, this role comes with further career opportunities for growth and progression.

You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver the people agenda, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role combines strategic input with hands-on delivery across all areas of HR.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with senior leadership to support business growth and performance
• Leading on employee relations, performance management and talent development
• Driving HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coaching and developing managers to enhance capability
• Overseeing recruitment, policies and compliance
• Managing and developing a small HR team
• Using people data and insights to inform decisions

Our client is looking for a commercially minded, professional Head of HR / HR Manager who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and balancing both strategic and operational responsibilities. In addition:

• Strong employment law knowledge and employee relations experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing a high performing HR team.
• Ability to influence and challenge at senior level and adapt your style and approach.
• Experience in coaching and developing managers.
• Innovative with the ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement & ongoing evolution across the full HR spectrum including recruitment and talent.
• Ideally experience within professional services, financial services, or a call centre.

The role offers:

Salary up to £82,000 plus benefits

Hybrid working based in Leeds

Significant autonomy to shape and lead the HR function

Opportunity to manage and develop a team

Clear and exciting career progression opportunities

A visible role with real influence across the Business

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR leader looking to make a tangible impact and progress their career.