Head of HR

Head of HR

Head of HR

Catalyst

Reed

Team Valley Trading Estate, Tyne and Wear

14 hours ago

No application

About

Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £10m turnover and employing 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. Their platform combines personalised technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting edge support for nutrition, habit forming and sustainable lifestyle changes.They now seek to appoint a Head of HR to develop and execute a people strategy, lead HR operations, manage talent development and inclusion initiatives, ensure legal compliance, and oversee HR budgets. The role requires a blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to foster a positive, high-performing work culture and align HR initiatives with business goals. As Head of HR, you will:Develop and execute a fully integrated people strategy that aligns with organisational goals Provide strategic direction on the "people agenda" to the board and senior leadership teamChampion a culture of learning, talent development, and inclusion Lead and manage the HR function, overseeing day-to-day HR operations and processesManage the annual HR budget and allocate resources effectivelyEnsure the smooth running of recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processesDrive talent development and engagement initiatives to support organisational growthFoster diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) within the organisationDevelop and maintain effective employee relationsEnsure all HR policies and programmes comply with legal and regulatory requirements Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and update policies accordingly Ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee records and data compliance Act as a business partner and provide specialist HR advice to the management team <