Job Description

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The Head of HR role drives the organisation's people strategy to enable sustainable growth and a high-performing culture. This role partners with senior leadership to shape workforce planning, talent development, and organisational design, ensuring HR initiatives align with long-term business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the HR team Coach, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high performance and professional growth. Lead and oversee employee relations cases, including grievance, disciplinary, absence management, and performance issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and compliance with employment legislation Lead talent mapping and succession planning to ensure the sustainability and development of the future workforce Partner with senior leaders to align workforce planning with organisational goals. Drive internal development opportunities and career progression pathways. Oversee training programs that build capability and support continuous learning. Design and manage the apprenticeship scheme and early careers programs to attract and develop emerging talent. Build upon school outreach programs to create a strong talent pipeline and employer branding awareness. Enhance employer branding to position the organisation as an employer of choice. Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic priorities and adapt HR processes accordingly. Lead restructuring and change management initiatives, including consultation with trade unions and communication planning. Ensure HR policies and frameworks remain agile and aligned with organisational needs. Champion initiatives that foster inclusion, engagement, and a high-performance culture. Monitor and improve employee experience through feedback and engagement strategies. Drive communication strategies that promote transparency, engagement, and organisational alignment. Design and implement reward and recognition strategies that reinforce organisational values and drive engagement. Promote a culture of appreciation through innovative recognition programs and initiatives. Maintain governance of HR policies and procedures in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure ethical and compliant practices across all HR activities. Maintain constructive relationships with trade unions, including wage negotiations and ongoing consultation. Support and oversee recruitment processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and a positive candidate experience. Implement best practices and technology to streamline hiring and reduce time-to-fill. Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. Leverage data and technology to streamline workflows and deliver innovative HR solutions. Any other related duties as required

Your Key Skills:

Strong understanding of organisational priorities and ability to integrate HR initiatives into overall business strategy Collaborative approach to working with the leadership team, ensuring HR contributes to the sustainable growth and innovation of the organisation Proficient in leveraging HR analytics and insight to inform decision making and approach to strategies High Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information, with a focus on compliance and governance Ability to engage, negotiate and influence at senior levels Ability to shape and drive HR strategy aligned with organisational goals, influencing culture and long term

What We're Looking For

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification/experience Previous experience inmanaging apprenticeship schemesand a sound understanding of theapprenticeship levy framework Excellent understanding of employment practices, processes, and relevant employment legislation. Ability to engage effectively with trade unions and manage labour relations issues. Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programs or implementing learning strategies to build capability. Experience in recruitment and workforce planning, including employer branding and talent pipeline development.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Competitive compensation and benefits packages. Flexible working scheme. Excellent training and development opportunities. Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays. Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance. Hybrid working policy for select roles. Recognition reward schemes. Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.). Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme. Cycle-to-work scheme. Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers).

Who You'll Be Working With

Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, Hayward Tyler is a global leader in today's top performing industrial pumps and motors. We employ 135 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers a variety of options to manufacture new, upgrade, or replace existing installed equipment. We supply spare parts for all pumps and motors, including legacy products in all industries including Oil and Gas, Power, Defence, and Nuclear

Ready To Join Us?

If you are ready to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Hayward Tyler UK!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-66,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person