Group Head of Human Resources

Group Head of HR

Location: Home based with regular travel required to the Southeast and midlands, plus frequent international travel

Salary: Up to £125,000 per annum subject to experience plus benefits

T2M have been appointed to recruit this key role for an international private equity backed engineering services group, with operations throughout Europe and the US (most of the business currently in Europe).

As HR Leader, you will work closely with the CEO, the Executive Team, and investors and be responsible for delivering the people elements of business strategy. You will drive a significant change agenda, support the strategic growth ambitions of the business and play a key role in expanding the business geographically and across different sectors.

This role will be home based and will require regular travel within the UK (mainly the Southeast and midlands area). Frequent international travel to countries such as France, Germany, Poland, and the USA will also be required.

As Group Head of HR, key responsibilities will include:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and investors
• Lead the global HR function and manage a lean central HR team, overseeing regional HR teams via a matrix structure
• Translate the company’s commercial strategy into an aligned people strategy that delivers on growth, transformation, and value creation goals

Organisational Development & Transformation

• Drive the transformation agenda, including organisational design, M&A integration, and workforce planning, to build a scalable and agile operating model

Performance Culture & Talent Management

• Embed a performance-led culture, integrating strengths with systems, processes, and tools to improve insight and decision-making
• Lead the design and implementation of talent management and succession planning frameworks
• Champion learning and development initiatives

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all core HR functions, ensure that fit-for-purpose policies and procedures are in place across all HR disciplines and tailored to local market needs
• Maintain a robust approach to international employment law and employee relations, with a focus on consistency and legal compliance

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive engagement and measure sentiment, developing action plans in response to feedback.
• Build and continuously evolve the Employee Value Proposition
• Act as a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Systems & Tools

• Support the evolution of HR systems and technology to increase automation
• Partner with RPO providers and external partners to ensure scalable talent acquisition solutions

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with regional HR leads, business leaders, and project managers to ensure alignment on people priorities. Build strong relationships with private equity stakeholders

Requirements to be successful as Group Head of HR you will demonstrate the following:

• Proven track record of leading HR in a multi-site, international engineering, industrial services, or project-led business
• Experience operating at both strategic and operational levels in complex, matrix environments.
• Demonstrable success in leading transformation, organisational design, and post-merger integration
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Experience developing and delivering global people strategies that align with rapid growth objectives
• In-depth understanding of international employment law and global HR practices
• Energetic and visible leader who inspires trust and motivates teams through a hands-on and pragmatic approach
• Collaborative and influential communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Culturally intelligent with cross-border experience and a willingness to travel regularly
• Skilled in using technology and data analytics to support decision-making (advanced MS Office/Excel skills advantageous)

To apply please forward your CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and performance driven business. As well as a competitive salary the role also comes with a bonus (up to 15%), Family BUPA, Car allowance, and Pension.

Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.

T2M are an equal opportunities employer.