Head of Human Resources

HR Director (TK45352)

A Japanese company based in London is currently recruiting a HR Director. In this role you will be responsible for leading, directing, and managing all aspects of HR, payroll, and pension functions to ensure a fully comprehensive service is delivered to the business. The ideal candidate should have a nature of fostering collaboration across different departments, an in-depth understanding of HR operations and willingness to work on any duties independently rather than depending on the team. Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skills would be advantageous but not mandatory.

TYPE: Full-time, permanent contract

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday

SALARY: £80-100K depending on experience, plus bonus

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Central London (Currently 3 days in the office (Wednesday is mandatory), 2 days’ work from home – It may change depending on the company’s decision.)

HR Director Main Responsibilities:

1. Lead and direct the HR function, working with the HR Manager to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business, implementing HR strategies and objectives that are aligned with the business strategy
2. Understand and ensure that all HR activities need to be strategically aligned and in progress with the business goals
3. Advising management on employee relations, managing absence, disciplinaries, grievances
4. Coaching managers on performance management issues and processes
5. Mentor and develop the HR Manager, providing guidance and creating a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring great capabilities
6. Implement a training and development agenda when required; identify general areas that need attention and improvement
7. Manage and oversee the whole recruitment process, working to the agreed yearly recruitment plan with management
8. Manage all compensation and benefit activities, including participation in salary and benefit surveys, benefit reviews, benefit updates etc. This will include the review and introduction of new benefit/compensation plans that support employee retention
9. Lead, manage and ensure all payroll services are performed in line with HMRC guidelines and payroll procedures
10. Be accountable for and manage all new HR and Office Management policies, handbooks, procedures, and processes

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HR Director Ideal Candidate:

1. Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Human Resource Management or equivalent work experience
2. CIPD (Level 7 or equivalent qualification) with significant demonstrable experience of managing a vast HR team function, including vendor management, managing people and driving strategic workforce plans
3. Ideally previous experience working in the medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, science industry or working in regulated environments

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