Head of HR

Location: London

Job Description

Head of HR
London (Hybrid)
Permanent | £90,000-£105,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

About the Role

We're partnering with a leading international organisation to appoint a Head of HR to support a key business unit across the UK and internationally.

This is a senior, high-impact role operating within a globally connected, commercially driven environment undergoing significant transformation. Acting as the primary People lead for the business area, you will play a critical role in shaping culture, supporting leadership, and embedding effective people practices.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in change environments and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

As Head of HR, you will:

* Partner closely with senior leadership to align people strategy with business objectives

* Support organisational design and workforce planning within a transforming business environment

* Lead and embed change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and strong communication

* Identify and manage retention risks across key commercial and specialist roles

* Strengthen employee engagement and help shape a cohesive, high-performing culture

* Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including complex employee relations matters

* Lead delivery of reward, performance, and annual review processes in partnership with global teams

* Collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure alignment with global frameworks and policies

* Manage and prioritise delivery across a lean HR team with a broad remit

About You

You are a pragmatic, commercially minded HR leader who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You bring strong business partnering capability, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver both strategic and operational outcomes.

Essential Experience

* Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role

* Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change or transformation

* Strong generalist HR capability across the full employee lifecycle

* Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation

* Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

* Experience supporting commercially focused teams is advantageous

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible and impactful role within a global organisation, working closely with senior leadership and contributing to a significant period of change.

You'll have the chance to shape the people agenda, influence culture, and support the ongoing evolution of a key business area.

* Salary £90,000-£105,000
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working model

If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact while working in a dynamic and globally connected environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Reference: f9e0c8_head_of_hr98d_1776440334
Consultant Name: Darren Hayman
Consultant Email: dhayman@mdhr.co.uk
Consultant Phone: 07876566610

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Darren Hayman
Managing Director

Tel. 020 3587 7066