The organisation sought a Head of HR to lead its people function, creating a positive workplace culture and ensuring HR strategy supported business growth. Based at the support office in Basingstoke, the position was central to creating a positive culture and ensuring HR strategy aligned with organisational goals.
Core responsibilities
The role involved developing and implementing HR strategies, overseeing employee relations, managing recruitment and retention, and shaping training and development plans. It also included leading the HR team, embedding performance management processes, and ensuring legal compliance across all areas of human resource management.
Skills and experience required
The business sought a people-focused HR professional with proven leadership experience, strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation. Strategic thinking, decision-making skills and resilience under pressure were key.
Value to the business
This appointment provided the HR leadership needed to support growth, maintain compliance and strengthen employee engagement. It is an example of the HR and people management roles we can support across the South East and Hampshire, from our offices in Surrey.
