At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape HR strategy in a dynamic, global organisation.
- Company: A growing, globally connected organisation based in Basingstoke.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people strategy and organisational culture.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and CIPD qualification required.
CMA Recruitment Group has been exclusively retained to appoint a Head of HR on behalf of a growing, globally connected organisation based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a commercially aligned people strategy within a dynamic and evolving business. With a strong reputation in its sector, the organisation combines scale with agility, and is now seeking a senior HR professional who can operate as a true partner to the leadership team while driving organisational capability, performance and culture.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the HR agenda, ensuring it supports both immediate operational needs and longer-term business ambitions. This is a broad and strategic role, blending business partnering at executive level with oversight of core HR delivery.
Key areas of focus include:
- Leading the development and execution of a forward-looking HR strategy aligned to overarching business objectives
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insight and guidance across complex people, organisational and cultural matters
- Driving organisational design, workforce planning and talent strategies to support business growth and transformation
- Overseeing employee relations, ensuring a pragmatic, commercially balanced approach to risk and resolution
- Supporting international HR activity, ensuring consistency of approach while recognising local nuances
- Leveraging data and insight to inform decision-making and continuously improve people outcomes
- Embedding a high-performance, values-led culture that supports engagement, retention and capability
Suitable Candidate for the Head of HR vacancy:
This role will suit an experienced HR leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels within a complex or multi-site environment. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership or Business Partnering role, ideally within a global or large-scale organisation
- A track record of shaping and delivering HR strategy in alignment with commercial outcomes
- Strong organisational design, talent and change management expertise
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law, with the confidence to navigate complex employee relations matters
- Credibility and presence to influence and challenge at senior level
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the ability to build strong relationships across the business
- Fully CIPD qualification
Additional benefits for the role of Head of HR:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- A genuine opportunity to influence at a strategic level
- A supportive and collaborative leadership environment
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
Head of HR in Sherborne St John employer: CMA Recruitment Group
CMA Recruitment Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Basingstoke, Hampshire. As a growing, globally connected organisation, we provide our employees with the opportunity to influence strategic HR initiatives while enjoying a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and ongoing professional development. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages personal growth, making it an ideal place for experienced HR leaders to thrive.
