Head of Human Resources
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,900, and TASCHEN UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
- Lead and further develop the global HR function across Europe, the US, Hong Kong and other international markets.
- Ensure a sound understanding and appropriate application of employment law and HR requirements across the company's key markets, particularly Europe, the US and Hong Kong.
- Advise the CEO and global managers on people-related matters, including performance, development, organizational changes and challenging employee situations.
- Own and continuously improve the international recruitment strategy, with a strong focus on quality of hire and finding the right person for the right seat.
- Identify and implement the right sourcing channels, recruitment tools, assessment methods and technologies to attract and select high-quality candidates.
- Define clear role profiles, competencies and hiring criteria together with management and hiring managers.
- Build and maintain international talent pipelines for key positions and functions.
- Establish meaningful recruitment KPIs and use data to continuously improve quality of hire, retention, time-to-hire and sourcing effectiveness.
- Work closely with a lean team of HR experts while owning and driving the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development through to offboarding.
- Establish and maintain appropriate international HR policies, contracts, processes and governance while accounting for local legal requirements.
- Further develop the company's performance management approach, including goal setting, feedback, performance reviews and
- Drive the digitalization and automation of HR processes to reduce administrative work and improve efficiency and employee experience.
- Several years of relevant professional experience in HR in an international organization.
- Proven experience managing HR across multiple countries, cultures and legal environments.
- Deep expertise in international recruitment and talent acquisition, with a demonstrated focus on quality of hire rather than simply filling vacancies.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TASCHEN UK LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sample- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TASCHEN UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.