Head of HR

Head of HR | Barrow-in-Furness | Shape the Future of People & Culture

Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives on partnering with senior leaders, driving organisational performance and creating a positive workplace culture?

We're looking for an experienced Head of HR to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping people strategy, developing leadership capability and supporting business success.

What You'll Be Doing

As Head of HR, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic HR guidance while coaching and developing managers to build confident, capable teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

✔ Partnering with leaders to develop people strategies that support business objectives.
✔ Coaching managers on leadership, employee relations, performance management and talent development.
✔ Leading complex employee relations cases, investigations and organisational change initiatives.
✔ Driving annual HR programmes including performance reviews, reward processes and workforce planning.
✔ Supporting succession planning and talent management to build future capability.
✔ Ensuring HR policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently.
✔ Managing recruitment and external resourcing partnerships.
✔ Working collaboratively across the business to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.
✔ Supporting compliance, governance and audit requirements.
✔ Contributing to business planning, budgeting and strategic organisational development.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from HR professionals who have:

* Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner or Head of HR role.

* Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

* Experience coaching and influencing senior managers.

* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to align people strategy with business objectives.

* Experience managing organisational change, employee relations and performance management.

* CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

What's In It For You?

Opportunity to influence business strategy at a senior level.
Work alongside an experienced leadership team.
Play a key role in shaping organisational culture and employee experience.
Diverse and rewarding role with genuine autonomy.

Professional development and career progression opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Be part of an organisation committed to developing its people and recognising success.

Ready to make a real impact?

We'd love to hear from experienced HR professionals who are passionate about developing people, supporting leaders and driving organisational success.

Apply today by sending your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed