Strategic HR Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people-related strategies that drive operational efficiency, growth, and transformation.
• Oversee HR operations for approximately 570 employees across the UK and Ireland.
• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the business vision, strategy, and objectives to deepen a high-performance culture.
• Steward organisational design to enable effective decision-making, focus on core priorities, and ensure agility, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Formulate systems and strategies that advance the organisation towards its mission and goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to design effective organisational structures.
• Build a culture centred on collaboration, performance, and continuous development.

HR Cycle

• Lead all core HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, performance management, capability development, and payroll.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, legally compliant, and consistently applied across the company.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics, such as headcount, turnover, absence, and employee engagement.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment law, right-to-work requirements, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
• Standardise policies, contracts, and HR processes across all brands.

Talent, Training & Engagement

• Improve hiring quality and consistency across all divisions.
• Develop onboarding, training, and leadership development frameworks.
• Drive retention through enhanced communication, clarity, and engagement initiatives.

Performance, Reward & Development

• Create and manage performance review cycles and progression pathways.
• Assess and benchmark salary, benefits, and bonus structures across the group.
• Support succession planning and leadership capability development.