Head of HR

Are you a technically strong Head of HR, Employment Law Specialist or Employee Relations leader looking for a senior role with genuine influence?RecruitME is recruiting for an experienced Head of Human Resources to join a growing national, multi-site family run business.Reporting to the Director of People, you will provide trusted HR leadership across the organisation, with a particular focus on UK employment law, complex employee relations, compliance, governance and people risk .This is not a purely generalist HR position. Our client is looking for someone with genuine technical credibility who can interpret employment legislation, manage sensitive and high-risk cases, challenge senior stakeholders and provide commercially practical advice.You will also lead and develop a small, experienced HR team, helping to build a scalable and high-performing HR function as the company continues to grow.Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a successful family run national business offering:Performance-related bonus of up to 25%Hybrid working three days in the office and two from homeHoliday allowance increasing with serviceHoliday buy and sell schemeEnhanced maternity and paternity benefitsCompany pensionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWellbeing benefitsFree onsite parkingLong-term career development and progressionThe role As Head of Human Resources, you will:Provide expert UK employment law and HR advice across the businessManage complex employee relations cases and high-risk people mattersAdvise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and ill-health casesSupport ACAS matters, negotiations, settlement discussions and dispute resolutionIdentify employment risks early and recommend appropriate actionEnsure HR policies, processes and documentation remain legally robustCoach managers on process, documentation, risk and decision-makingProvide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to senior leadersChallenge and influence senior stakeholders with confidenceSupport TUPE, restructures, acquisitions and organisational changeLead, coach and develop a small HR teamPromote consistent and legally compliant people-management practicesHelp develop a scalable HR function for a growing national organisationAbout you You will have extensive knowledge of UK employment law and a strong track record of handling complex employee relations matters.Applications are welcomed from candidates currently working as a:Head of HRSenior HR ManagerEmployee Relations LeadSenior Employee Relations ManagerEmployment LawyerEmployment Law ConsultantSenior HR Business PartnerHR Compliance or People Risk LeadYou may come from a legal, employment law consultancy, employee relations or senior HR background. Different career routes will be considered, provided you have the necessary technical expertise, judgement and leadership capability.You are likely to have either:At least five years specialist employment law experience within legal practice, consultancy or an advisory environmentorSignificant senior HR experience, ideally around 15 years, involving complex ER, employment law, compliance and senior stakeholder supportYou should also have experience of:Complex and high-risk employee relations casesDispute prevention and resolutionSettlement discussionsEmployment law complianceAdvising senior and operational leadersCoaching managers through sensitive people issuesBalancing legal risk, fairness, process and commercial requirementsLeading or developing HR professionalsA CIPD qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with equivalent senior HR experience or specialist employment law expertise will also be considered.Experience within a national or multi-site operational business would be beneficial. Relevant sectors could include construction, property services, social housing, facilities management, maintenance, manufacturing, engineering or other field-based environments.Location and hybrid working The position is based at the companys head office in North Lanarkshire , and is commutable from Glasgow, Motherwell, Hamilton, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld and the wider Central Belt.The normal working pattern is:Three days per week in the Airdrie officeTwo days per week working from homeOccasional travel to other UK locationsAttendance at senior leadership and board meetings when requiredThis is an excellent opportunity for an employment law or complex ER specialist who wants to move into, or continue developing within, a senior HR leadership role.You will join a growing national organisation with good HR processes already in place, a strong employee relations record and a clear commitment to proactive people-risk management.Apply today for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ