Head of HR

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Head of HR - Corporate, Capital Programmes & Transformation
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Hybrid working : 3x days a week onsite
Package on offer: Up to £90,000 + bonus, benefits and matched pension up to 18%
Start May 2026
An opportunity has arisen for a senior HR leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda across a complex, high-impact organisation operating at national and international scale.
This is a highly influential position for an experienced HR Business Partnering leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation and employee engagement. The role partners closely with executive leaders, driving people and organisational strategies that enable delivery, growth and long-term sustainability.
The Opportunity
The Head of HR will champion and deliver the People and Organisation strategy across a portfolio that includes corporate functions, major capital programmes and transformation initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, they will provide commercially astute, pragmatic guidance while leading a team of HR Business Partners and Advisors to deliver an outstanding partnering service.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at pace, navigating complexity and influencing at the highest levels - while keeping people, culture and organisational effectiveness firmly at the centre.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
Shape and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities and long-term objectives
Act as a trusted coach and sounding board to executive leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and people risk
Translate business strategy into clear, actionable people plans that drive performance and engagement
Operational HR Leadership
Serve as the primary link between the business areas and the wider HR function
Ensure high-quality, consistent delivery across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit
Oversee annual people processes including performance reviews, pay and reward cycles, promotions and organisational planning
Organisational Change & Transformation
Lead and support complex change initiatives including restructuring, operating model evolution and business transformation
Provide expert guidance on consultation, engagement and change management best practice
Ensure all change activity is compliant, well governed and employee-focused
Employee Relations & Engagement
Lead on complex employee relations matters, balancing pragmatism with risk management
Build effective, professional relationships with employee representative bodies and forums
Advise on collective consultation, dispute resolution and employment frameworks
Growth, Integration & Global Expansion
Support people strategy elements linked to growth, integration and entry into new markets
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on workforce planning and employment frameworks
Help develop scalable, future-ready people processes that enable organisational maturity
Policy, Governance & Compliance
Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with employment legislation and best practice
Advise leaders on employment risk, governance and contractual considerations
Monitor legislative change and provide clear, actionable guidance
Leadership, Capability & Team Development
Coach and challenge leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams
Contribute to succession planning, talent development and capability building
Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of HR professionals
Play an active role in the wider HR leadership community, driving continuous improvement
About You
The successful candidate will be a credible and confident senior HR professional with experience operating in complex or fast-moving environments. They will bring:
Proven experience in a senior HR Business Partnering role
Strong expertise in organisational change, transformation and workforce redesign
Deep knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
Experience working with trade unions or employee representative bodies
A commercially astute, solutions-focused mindset
The ability to influence and advise senior leaders on complex, sensitive issues
Experience supporting growth, integration or operating model change
Exposure to international or cross-border people initiatives
Resilience, sound judgement and the confidence to operate with ambiguity
Qualifications
Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience

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Location:
Fareham
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Human Resources

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