Head of HR – BatleySalary 55k-65k (Depending on experience)Office based Monday to FridayConfidential Opportunity UK-Based, Multi‑Site OrganisationWe are working on behalf of a long‑established, family‑owned UK organisation to appoint a Head of HR for a senior, strategically influential role.Our client operates a national, multi‑site business alongside Head Office and operational functions, employing colleagues across a wide range of roles. They are a values‑led organisation with a strong heritage and a clear focus on future growth.The RoleThis is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of the people agenda for the organisation's customer‑facing and home‑focused divisions.Reporting into a senior executive leader, the Head of HR will act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team, ensuring people strategy is aligned with commercial priorities. The role carries genuine accountability for translating business objectives into practical, effective people outcomes, rather than operating purely in an advisory capacity.The successful candidate will also line manage an HR Business Partner responsible for operational functions, ensuring a joined‑up but appropriately tailored HR approach across the wider organisation.This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, understands the realities of complex, multi‑site environments, and is comfortable owning outcomes in a fast‑moving organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and own the people strategy for customer‑facing and home‑focused divisions, aligned to growth and performance objectivesAct as a trusted adviser and coach to senior leaders and executive stakeholdersBuild leadership capability across a large, geographically dispersed estateTake overall accountability for employee relations strategy, setting tone and approach and managing the most complex cases personallyLead engagement, culture and values initiatives, ensuring they are embedded rather than simply communicatedUse insight and data, including engagement feedback, to identify priorities and drive measurable improvementSet and champion a clear internal communications approachBalance colleague experience with commercial outcomes, ensuring decisions are pragmatic, fair and performance‑focusedLine manage the HR Business Partner responsible for operational functions, ensuring alignment with the wider people strategyEnsure HR is positioned as a proactive, credible and commercially focused functionCandidate ProfileHR professional who:Has significant experience in a Head of HR or Senior HR Business Partner role within a complex, multi‑site organisationIs confident operating at senior leadership level and influencing business‑critical decisionsBrings a strong commercial mindset and understands how people strategy supports performanceIs comfortable taking ownership and accountability for outcomesHas a strong track record in shaping culture, engagement and leadership capabilityIs credible, pragmatic and calm under pressureIs values‑led and motivated by working in a family‑owned, purpose‑driven environmentCIPD qualification LEVEL 7 (or equivalent experience) and strong UK employment law knowledge are essential.Why Consider This Opportunity?A genuinely strategic role with clear ownership and influenceThe opportunity to shape the people agenda across a large, national workforceRegular access to senior decision‑makers and the ability to drive meaningful changeA values‑led organisation where people are central to long‑term successThe opportunity to build on an established Best Companies accreditationThis vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent‑UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. #J-18808-Ljbffr