We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of People based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes to join one of our clients on a permanent full-time basis. This is a 100% office-based role and due to the location own transport is required.
Responsibilities of the Head of People
* Lead and support a small HR team.
* Work directly with key leaders and heads of business.
* Attend quarterly board meetings.
* Update and advise senior management and department heads on employment legislation, restructuring and training.
* Develop HR policies and procedures, keeping up to date with legislative changes.
* Manage employee benefits and the pension scheme.
* Develop training budgets and support managers with PDP's.
* Manage the recruitment process including, writing job specifications, liaising with agencies & third parties, writing employment contracts and discipline and grievances.
* Responsible for managing and upholding GDPR policies and procedures including the destruction of confidential waste.
Requirements for a successful Head of People
* CIPD Level 7 qualified.
* Substantial HR Management experience at a senior level and within the commercial sector and working at board level.
* Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a small HR team.
* Experience working with stakeholders and trustees.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* A DBS check will be required for this role.
* Full driving licence due to location.
What our Client offers
* £5000 car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail discounts
* Health cash plan
* Life assurance
* Free parking onsite
Summary of the Head of People role
Salary: Competitive
Location: Milton Keynes
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area.
To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities and vacancies, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in the Head of People role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion