The Company is seeking a Head of HR to be the senior people lead, with a role that encompasses both strategic and operational responsibilities. The successful candidate will have full ownership of the people agenda, from maintaining HR governance and leading onboarding and offboarding processes to advising the executive team on workforce planning and organizational design. This role is pivotal in a professional services business, where the focus is on the people as the core asset. The Head of HR will also be involved in talent and performance management, reward and salary benchmarking, and will play a key role in any mergers, acquisitions, or significant business transformations. Applicants for the Head of HR position at the company should have a proven track record in a senior HR role, ideally within a professional services, technology consulting, or fast-growth SME environment. Deep knowledge of UK employment law, experience in M&A due diligence, and a strong background in advising senior leaders on complex people decisions are essential. The role requires a candidate with a degree or CIPD qualification, strong coaching capabilities, and the ability to handle a broad workload with resilience and pragmatism. The Head of HR will be expected to be commercially astute, with a clear understanding of how people decisions impact the business's financial performance and client outcomes. Success in this role will be measured by the effective management of employee relations, retention, manager capability, compensation, workforce planning, talent reviews, and the overall people culture within the organization.

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