A prestigious insurance organisation based in Central London is seeking a Head of HR to join the business on a 12 month fixed term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
Please note the role offers hybrid working – three days per week in the office and two days per week working from home.
As the Head of HR, you will lead a small, established HR team and deliver a comprehensive, high-quality HR service across a global workforce. Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting the organisation’s people strategy.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role that would suit an experienced HR generalist with strong knowledge of UK employment law and prior experience operating within financial services, insurance, or a professional services environment.
Your key responsibilities as Head of HR will include leading and developing the HR team while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to align people initiatives with wider business objectives. You will act as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters, coordinate global recruitment activity through the Talent Acquisition Adviser, and manage remuneration and benefits processes, including annual salary reviews. You will ensure the consistent and compliant delivery of HR policies and payroll across international offices, while taking ownership of performance management and appraisal processes and supporting learning and development initiatives. In addition, you will monitor changes in employment legislation, providing expert guidance to the business and HR committee and ensuring policies and procedures remain up to date and effective.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and have proven experience leading and managing a HR team. You will be confident operating at senior leadership level, with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business. Strong judgement, credibility and a collaborative approach are key, along with the ability to drive consistency and best practice across the organisation.
The salary on offer is between £120,000 – £130,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.