Head of HR (Hockley)
Job Role
We’re recruiting for a dynamic Head of Human Resources to lead and manage our HR department, driving effective people management strategies across the organisation.
Reporting to the Associate HR Director, you’ll act as a strategic HR partner for Group Functions (Head Office), overseeing key HR operations, including Administration and Resourcing, People and Talent Development, and Data Analytics. Your role will support the creation and delivery of impactful Group-wide people initiatives.
Collaboration is essential you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the Group to understand key people priorities, shaping scalable initiatives such as Role Grading, Reward and Recognition, Employee Engagement and Performance Management. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll contribute to the development and execution of the overall Group people strategy, ensuring HR solutions align with business needs.
Our Ideal candidate will be CIPD Qualified at Level 5-7 (or qualified by experience) and have proven success in a fast-paced, commercial, multi-site environment at a Head of/Senior HR level. Experience in engaging with executives and senior stakeholders across a Group-wide setting is essential.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £65,000 to £70,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
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Location: Hockley
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 27 June 2025
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the transformation and embedding of the organisations culture, championing company behaviours through strong leadership.
• Use a collaborative approach to develop and lead core HR interventions determining the effectiveness of these and make recommendations for change if appropriate.
• Develop strategies and time bound plans which influence the achievement of a high performing engaged workforce.
• Oversee recruitment, operations, onboarding, performance management, and talent development.
• Provide guidance and support to HR managers and teams.
• Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee the development of HR metrics and analytics to improve employee experience and organisational performance.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics specific to the UK business to identify areas for improvement.
• Introduction and development of HR metrics (SLA/KPI’s) and company wide analytics to support stakeholders’ decision-making.
• Review and creation of a HR Technology Road Map to meet business requirements.
Skills and Experience
• CIPD qualified at Level 5-7 (or qualified by experience)
• Previous similar experience in a commercial multi-site setting within a Head of/Senior HR capacity.
• Experience and in-depth understanding of the implementation and growth of HR technology.
• Previous experience in the sourcing, design and improvement of SAP Success Factors.
• Experience of account management directly with SAP or a third party SAP integrator.
• Ability to demonstrate successful HR transformation within a Group environment.
• Previous generalist HR experience covering the scope of Stakeholder Partnering, Learning & Development, HR Operations and Analytics.
• A strong understanding of UK and Ireland employment legislation.
• Experience managing HR teams and people and working with, influencing, and coaching senior leadership teams.
• Previous project management experience including the introduction of target operating models and SLA/KPI’s.
Additional Information
Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
Dependent on the role you are applying to, you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.
Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.