Head of HR
Salary £85,000 – £100,000
Based at Stockley Business Park, Uxbridge
Office-based role
Contract: 12-month maternity cover (start Mid-September 2026)
A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join its team based at Stockley Business Park on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the UK HR strategy while supporting day-to-day operations. Working closely with the leadership team, you will drive people initiatives that enhance organisational performance, strengthen capability, and foster a high-performing culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic business.
Candidates must be available to start mid-September.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the HR strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and supporting business growth.
- Provide strategic leadership across HR, Fleet, Facilities, and Health & Safety, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
- Oversee day-to-day operational activities while driving continuous improvement, best practice, and operational excellence.
- Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert advice on people strategy, organisational development, workforce planning, and change management.
- Lead the design and implementation of HR policies, systems, and frameworks, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and trade union consultation and negotiations.
- Lead strategic initiatives to enhance employee engagement, talent development, leadership capability, recruitment, and organisational performance.
- Take responsibility for organisational design and restructuring projects in partnership with senior leadership.
- Oversee Health & Safety compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring a safe and effective working environment.
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Experience & Skills
- A strategic and hands-on HR leader with the ability to align people strategy with business objectives.
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to influence decision-making and drive organisational performance.
- CIPD level 5 qualified
- Comfortable managing both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational responsibilities across HR, Fleet, Facilities, and Health & Safety.
- Experience of working in a small HR department (team of 2)
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and organisational change.
- Experience working with trade unions, including consultation and negotiation.
- An inspiring people leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-driven, commercially aware, and committed to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday
- Contributory pension starting at 5%/5%, rising with service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free Friday breakfast
- Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am -5.15 pm
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