At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR function for a 400-headcount UK business and manage complex ER matters.
- Company: Join a specialist engineering firm focused on workforce planning and organisational development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £60,000–£70,000 plus an annual bonus of £8,000–£10,000 and a £6,750 car allowance.
- Other info: Candidates should be within a reasonable commute of North Nottinghamshire.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to influence people strategy in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified with senior HR leadership experience in engineering or manufacturing sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
The rewards:
- £60,000–£70,000 per year
- £8,000–£10,000 annual bonus
- £6,750 car allowance
- Permanent, full-time
Hours:
- 60% UK travel, 40% home-based, plus ad hoc European travel
The role of Head of HR:
- Lead the HR function across a 400-headcount UK business
- Partner with the MD and SLT on people strategy, workforce planning, and organisational development
- Lead complex ER matters, settlement agreements, ACAS cases, and employment tribunals in-house
- Manage relationships with Unite and employee representatives within a unionised workforce
- Drive retention initiatives within a specialist engineering population
- Lead and develop a team spanning HR, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition
- Oversee payroll, benefits, and reward programmes including insurance, wellbeing, and life assurance renewals
- Partner with European HR teams and shared service functions
- Identify gaps, improve processes, and strengthen areas of HR that have historically lacked investment
- Build strong relationships across the UK through regular travel and face-to-face engagement
The ideal Head of HR:
- CIPD qualified
- Experienced in a senior HR leadership role within engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or similarly operational environments
- Strong employee relations and industrial relations expertise
- Experience working within a unionised environment
- Comfortable managing risk, leading difficult conversations, and making commercially balanced decisions
- Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Happy to travel extensively across the UK and build credibility on-site
Candidates should be located within a reasonable commute of North Nottinghamshire. First stage interviews via Teams from w/c 15th July.
Head of HR in Nottingham employer: SF-Partner Hiredonline
This Nottinghamshire-based engineering firm values strong employee relations and offers competitive benefits including insurance and wellbeing programmes. The HR team is dedicated to driving retention initiatives and improving processes within a unionised workforce.
We think you need these skills to ace Head of HR in Nottingham
CIPD Qualification
Senior HR Leadership Experience
Employee Relations Expertise
Industrial Relations Expertise
Unionised Environment Experience
Risk Management
Stakeholder Influence
