Head of HR

24 February 20252025-02-24
Sheffield, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

Are you a strategic and people-focused HR leader looking to make a real impact? This is your opportunity to join one of South Yorkshire’s most exciting manufacturing businesses in a pivotal leadership role.

As Head of HR, reporting directly to the CFO you’ll oversee all aspects of the HR function, driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of engagement and excellence. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the company’s people strategy, ensuring policies, processes, and programmes support business objectives while enhancing the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the HR function for a dynamic and growing manufacturing organisation.
  • Shape and execute a forward-thinking HR strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and high performance.
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive transformational change.
  • Be part of a values-driven business that prioritises people, innovation, and excellence.
  • Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
  • Act as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on all HR matters.
  • Champion initiatives that enhance culture, employee engagement, and retention.
  • Define and promote the company’s Employee Value Proposition.
  • Oversee recruitment, L&D, employee relations, and HR business partnering.
  • Drive continuous improvement in HR policies, systems, and processes.
  • Lead a strategic review of pay structures and benefits to maintain competitiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Head of HR or senior HR leader within a manufacturing or related industry.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in HR strategy, employee engagement, and cultural transformation.
  • CIPD accreditation or a degree in HR Management (or equivalent).
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to align HR initiatives with business needs.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach, with excellent communication and influencing skills.

The role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including; contributory pension 7%, Up to 12% bonus, 25 days holiday+ birthday, EV car salary sacrifice scheme and more

This role is predominantly site based, we ask that applicants live within a reasonable commute of Sheffield.