Head of Human Resources

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity to lead the people agenda for an established international healthcare organisation in London?

I am working with a leading healthcare organisation who operates across 20 countries globally, including the UK and Ireland. They are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Human Resources to provide strategic HR leadership across their UK business, working closely with the senior leadership team to drive the people strategy and support the continued development of the organisation. The organisation is located in Marylebone, and they currently have around 400 employees.

The Head of Human Resources will report to the CFO & Operations Director UK with a dotted line to the HR Operations Director UK & Ireland. You will lead a specialist HR team comprising an HR Advisor, People Transformation Manager and Recruitment Lead.

This is a broad and hands on leadership role where you will take responsibility for the delivery of the UK HR strategy, providing expert advice to senior leaders while overseeing employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, recruitment, engagement and organisational change.

This is a permanent Head of Human Resources role paying up to £80,000 per annum plus a 10–15% discretionary bonus and generous benefits. The role is based in London (Marylebone) and requires at least 4-days per week on-site, Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm, with some travel to other UK locations as required.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the UK HR strategy, working closely with the senior leadership team to ensure people priorities are aligned with business objectives.
• Providing strategic HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and managers, building strong relationships across the organisation and supporting the development of a high-performing culture.
• Overseeing complex Employee Relations activity, including workplace investigations, employment matters and third-party hearings, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of operating within complex, multi-site organisations. You will bring significant knowledge of UK employment law and Employee Relations, alongside experience of leading HR teams, supporting organisational change and confidently advising senior stakeholders. Previous experience within healthcare, Retail or hospitality would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other large multi-site environments are very much encouraged to apply.

You will ideally be CIPD Level 7 qualified or hold an equivalent HR qualification. Experience of transformation, TUPE, HR metrics and strategic workforce planning would also be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a visible, hands-on HR leadership role and able to balance strategic priorities with the day-to-day demands of a busy operational environment.

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first being held virtually and the second in person at their Marylebone site.

Apply now to join an established international healthcare organisation where you will play a key role in shaping the UK people strategy, developing the HR function and supporting the organisation through its next stage of growth and transformation.