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Head of People & Culture

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Dudley

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Month

Job Description:

Are you an experienced and strategic Head of People & HR to lead the people function at a dynamic and values-driven professional services firm. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering a progressive HR strategy that supports a high-performing, inclusive culture and the ongoing growth of the firm.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and execute a people-first HR strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals
  • Advise senior leadership on talent, culture, organisational design, and change management
  • Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and employee development
  • Champion DEI, wellbeing, employee engagement, and a collaborative firm-wide culture
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and relevant regulatory standards
  • Use HR data and analytics to support continuous improvement and strategic decisions

Requirements:

  • Senior HR leadership experience, ideally in legal or professional services
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Track record of influencing at senior level and managing change effectively
  • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience) with strong interpersonal and coaching skills
  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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