Head of Human Resources

About the Role

A prominent healthcare organisation is seeking a seasoned Head of Human Resources to lead and oversee its HR function. This position requires providing both strategic guidance and hands-on leadership across the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the individual will influence people strategies, workforce planning, employee relations, organisational development, and uphold HR governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR department and team, fostering development and performance.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Executive Team on all human resource-related matters.
• Spearhead workforce planning, recruitment efforts, succession strategies, and initiatives to boost employee engagement.
• Ensure adherence to employment legislation, public sector agreements, and recognised HR best practices.
• Oversee employee relations and industrial relations, including engagement with trade unions and external organizations.
• Manage performance appraisal systems, absence tracking, learning and development activities, payroll governance, and pension administration.
• Formulate and implement HR policies, procedures, and programmes aimed at organisational development.
• Champion organisational change projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• A minimum of five years in a senior HR leadership role.
• At least three years’ experience in a senior management position.
• Proven track record of leading and enhancing HR operations effectively.
• Strong leadership capabilities in managing and motivating HR teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Superior communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Strong report preparation, presentation skills, and analytical competencies.
• Experience with drafting contracts, policies, organisational reports, and communication for senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Desirable Attributes

• Postgraduate qualification focused on Employment Law or a related area.
• Experience operating within healthcare, hospital, or broader public sector contexts.

Personal Characteristics

• Strategically minded with acute commercial and operational insight.
• Highly organised, capable of juggling multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional at building relationships and interpersonal communication.
• Solutions-oriented, resilient, and adaptable in fast-changing environments.
• Capable of leading organisational change and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Package Details

• Permanent full-time role with a 35-hour weekly schedule.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with senior public sector pay scales.
• Provision of 30 days annual leave.
• Participation in a pension scheme alongside additional benefits.

This role represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HR leader to impact positively within a complex and dynamically evolving healthcare setting.