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Head of People

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of People based near Milton Keynes to join one of our clients on a permanent full-time basis. This is a 100% office-based role and due to the location own transport is required.

Summary of the Head of People role

Salary: Competitive
Location: Milton Keynes
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Responsibilities of the Head of People  

Lead and support a small HR team.
Work directly with key leaders and heads of business.
Attend quarterly board meetings.
Update and advise senior management and department heads on employment legislation, restructuring and training.
Develop HR policies and procedures, keeping up to date with legislative changes.
Manage employee benefits and the pension scheme.
Develop training budgets and support managers with PDP's.
Manage the recruitment process including, writing job specifications, liaising with agencies & third parties, writing employment contracts and discipline and grievances.
Responsible for managing and upholding GDPR policies and procedures including the destruction of confidential waste.
Requirements for a successful Head of People 

CIPD Level 7 qualified.
Substantial HR Management experience at a senior level and within the commercial sector and working at board level.
Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a small HR team.
Experience working with stakeholders and trustees.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
A DBS check will be required for this role.
Full driving licence due to location.
What our Client offers 

Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Retail discounts
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Free parking onsite

About Allstaff Recruitment

We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. 

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