Head of People 12-month maternity cover

Head of People 12-month maternity cover

Full-Time 100000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Oakleaf Partnership

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape and deliver people strategy for a global tech company.
  • Company: Fast-growing, remote-first technology services organisation with 500 employees.
  • Benefits: Up to £100,000 salary, plus benefits and travel expenses covered.
  • Other info: Remote-first role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior leadership role while supporting a diverse workforce.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR leadership and strategic business partnering required.

The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 £ per year.

Location: Remote-first (UK-based)

Travel: Monthly to London | Bi-monthly to Dublin (expenses paid)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits

About the Role

We're partnering with a fast-growing, global, remote-first technology services organisation (~500 employees) to appoint an experienced Head of People on a 12-month maternity cover. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role, acting as a true number two to the Chief People Officer. You'll play a critical role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across a distributed workforce, with a strong emphasis on business partnering, senior advisory, organisational effectiveness, and employee relations (ER).

Leading a small but capable People team, you'll be hands-on where needed while maintaining a strategic lens - ensuring the People function continues to support growth, performance, and a high-quality employee experience across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting decision-making across organisational design, workforce planning, and performance.

Head of People 12-month maternity cover employer: Oakleaf Partnership

Oakleaf Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Lincoln that fosters collaboration and growth. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous career advancement opportunities within the dynamic sporting industry, all while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions.

Oakleaf Partnership

Contact Details:

Oakleaf Partnership Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of People 12-month maternity cover

Strategic Business Partnering
Senior Advisory Skills
Organisational Effectiveness
Employee Relations (ER)
Leadership
Workforce Planning
Performance Management