Head of HR

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Fully Onsite)

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £70,000 Depending on Experience

We are delighted to be partnering with a growing professional services business to recruit a Head of HR.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to shape and deliver the people strategy during a period of growth. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive employee engagement, talent development and organisational performance while maintaining a positive, high-performing culture.

The Role

As Head of HR, you will lead the HR function, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support across the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring people initiatives align with business objectives and future growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the people strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders on all HR matters.
• Lead recruitment, talent management and succession planning.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
• Lead performance management and development processes.
• Support organisational change and business growth projects.
• Use HR data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

About You

You will be an experienced HR leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing environment.

You Will Bring

• CIPD Level 7, or Level 5 with significant experience.
• Experience in a Head of HR, Head of People, People Director or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience developing and implementing people strategies.
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting organisational growth and change.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align HR with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping culture, developing talent and supporting the continued growth of an ambitious organisation.