**About Us:
Our client is a leading broker of commercial insurance solutions, dedicated to helping businesses manage risk and protect their assets. We are known for our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. To support our growing team, we are looking for an experienced Head of HR to lead our human resources function and help shape the future of our organization.
**Position Overview:
As the Head of HR, you will oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. You will play a key role in building a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and people management skills, who can drive HR transformation and foster a positive company culture.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's business goals and objectives.
- Talent Acquisition & Retention: Oversee recruitment processes to attract top talent, and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement.
- Performance Management: Design and manage performance evaluation systems to ensure high levels of employee performance and professional development.
- Employee Relations: Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Learning & Development: Develop and manage training and development programs that enhance employee skills, leadership abilities, and career growth.
- Compensation & Benefits: Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with market standards.
- HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR policies and procedures are up to date, compliant with legal standards, and consistently applied across the organization.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees.
- HR Analytics: Utilize data and HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR processes and outcomes.
**Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within the commercial insurance or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with a focus on driving performance and fostering collaboration.
- Experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR initiatives with broader business goals.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification is preferred.
**Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape and influence the people strategy of a growing and dynamic insurance broker.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a respected industry leader.