We’re recruiting a forward-thinking Head of ER & Employee Experience to lead a values-driven HR partnering function across a multi-site, national workforce of c.1,000 colleagues. In a fast-paced, resilient and PE-backed environment, you’ll shape a consistent, fair and positive employee experience while strengthening leadership capability across all sites.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, and working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, you’ll ensure HR operations, ER, culture and development activity are aligned to deliver a seamless employee journey.
What You’ll Lead
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A proactive HR partnering service that drives performance and supports leaders
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High-quality, consistent ER practice, including oversight of complex cases
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Policy development aligned with legislation, safeguarding and organisational values
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Employee experience, engagement and wellbeing initiatives with strong employee voice
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Integration of HR and L&D activity to build manager capability
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Compliance across DBS, right-to-work, data integrity and workforce reporting
What You Bring
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Experience leading HR partnering in multi-site, complex environments
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Strong expertise in employee relations, including high-risk cases
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Ability to influence senior leaders and build manager confidence
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Background in engagement, wellbeing or culture development
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Robust employment law knowledge and CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
Why Join?
A rare opportunity to shape ER and employee experience in a high-growth, PE-backed organisation with real autonomy, senior-level visibility and the chance to make a meaningful, organisation-wide impact.
Hybrid working minimum of 2 days in the office in Leeds