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SalaryAre you an experienced senior generalist HR professional with a proven track record of handling a wide range of employment related issues? Do you have experience of leading and managing a team? If so, we have a rare, exciting, opportunity for someone to join Grundon, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, as our Head of HR.
Leading and managing a small, dedicated, multi-disciplined HR team, which also encompasses Payroll, Learning & Development, you will ensure the provision of an effective and efficient HR service across our diverse and multi-sited business.
With no two days the same, you will be responsible for delivering the people strategy within Grundon, recommending and implementing solutions that support the company’s ambition to be an employer of choice, alongside ensuring the business is supported at all levels in all employment and people management matters.
If successful, you will join us on a permanent full-time contract with a competitive salary and a host of great benefits, including:
- Company car (full driving licence required)
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Private Healthcare
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
About the Head of HR role
Reporting to the Finance Director, your key duties will include:
- Leading, coaching and developing the HR team to ensure they deliver an excellent HR service across the business
- Monitoring Employee Relations activities ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies
- Through the Learning & Development team, ensuring the Learning & Development offering meets business requirements and provides innovative and engaging learning opportunities, including apprenticeships
- Researching and recommending improvements to employee benefits and initiatives to improve employee engagement and satisfaction
- Reporting regularly on key employee and HR statistics to drive positive change
What we are looking for in our Head of HR
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a generalist HR role, ideally within the logistics/ manufacturing or waste industry, covering a wide range of employment and people management issues
- At least 5 years’ experience in managing a team
- Qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent)
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to positively challenge, alongside excellent motivational and leadership skills to achieve success through others.
- Evidence of sound judgement
- A full UK driving licence in this role is essential as travel across our operating area will be required
Working hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri (35 hours per week), however due to the nature of this role, flexibility will be required from time to time.
Grow with Grundon
Grundon is a long-established and award-winning waste management, environmental and quarrying company that develops and invests in the people that work for us. If you’d relish the challenge of becoming our Head of HR, do apply as soon as possible - we interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. No agencies please.
