Head of Human Resources
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£52,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,900, and Compass Associates is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 79% match
- Possible 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers) · 19% match
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 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Human Resources - Mental Health
£65,000 - £80,000 + Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Enhanced Sick Pay, and More
London - Hybrid
Mental Health / Healthcare
Overview
Compass Associates are delighted to be continuing their long standing support for an established and respected healthcare provider in search for a new Head of Human Resources for their UK provision.
As the Head of Human Resources, you will be reporting into the CHRO, whilst having a dotted line into the HR Operations Director, whilst having 3 direct reports.
As the Head of Human Resources, you will be responsible to ensure that you are implementing HR strategy with the CHRO and the Senior Leadership Team.
You will develop and execute social relations and engagement strategy, ensuring that a strong relationships are being built. You will also need to ensure all talent practices such as hiring, leadership development and succession planning practices are being delivered within the market which aligns to the organisation standards.
Additionally, you will oversee all employee relations and workplace investigations.
The Head of Human Resources will lead change management and HR transformation projects.
A full JD and information pack is available upon request.
Criteria
- You must have experience as a HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Head of Human Resources (Head of HR) within either healthcare, hospitality or retail.
- You will need to have the ability to work efficiently in a decentralised, international setting.
- Exceptional understanding of UK employment law is essential, ensuring we are keeping abreast of significant developments that impact upon the workplace.
- It is essential that you have experience with generating and analysing HR metrics to drive business results, alongside a proven and reliable business acumen.
Interview Process
There will be two stages of interviews.
1st Stage - Informal Teams with the CHRO and HR Operations Director
2nd Stage - Face to Face formal interview with the CHRO and Operations Director - UK
Package
Salary is up to £80,000, depending upon experience, plus a 10% bonus.
Benefits will include - pension, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, free eyecare, interest free season ticket loan, plus more.
Annual leave is 25 days plus bank holidays.
Contact Details
If this opportunity is of interest and you wish to gain further information, have a confidential conversation, or just looking to apply, please contact Jon Burke at Compass Associates on 02393 877 358
Alternatively, you can email him on [email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Compass Associates, 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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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Compass Associates 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.