Chief Human Resources Officer
Location: Hybrid Midlands (office 2 days per week working from home and travelling to sites 3 days per week)
Salary: £130-170,000 + car allowance + bonus + executive benefits
Our Client is a market leading organisation within the manufacturing and logistics sector and is seeking an exceptional CHRO to join their team
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by establishing and cultivating a work environment that attracts, motivates and retains the best human capital available. As a member of the executive management team, the CHRO will provide the leadership in driving excellence in human resources initiatives that support our Client's strategic plans. With rapid growth and expansion, this is an excellent opportunity to make significant organisational impact. The position requires superior leadership behaviours as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.
The Chief Human Resources Officer reports directly to the CEO, is a member of and will work closely with members of the C-Suite and the Board of Directors to help set vision and leadership for all Human Resources components toward the elevation of a dynamic, inclusive, and equitable organisational culture and position the company as "Best-in-Class" employer of choice.
The role:
Partners with CEO and Executive Leadership team to review business strategies and priorities and aligns people resources to execute strategies.
Creates and provides overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, communication, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits.
Establishes goals for the HR team to continually optimise processes and deliver on objectives; establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Oversees talent management initiatives to identify, assess, develop, engage, and reward high performing and high potential talent and ensure development strategies are in place to build capability necessary for future leaders of the business.
Coordinates initiatives to achieve diversity goals and takes steps toward fostering an inclusive culture .
Drives the performance management process to ensure clarity of goals and expectations for business results, aligns performance with rewards, and drives a culture of accountability for results.
Evaluates current reward plans and recommend changes and enhancements to include insurance, paid-time-off, leave management, and wellness benefits.
Demonstrates strong HR leadership in a fast-paced business environment with a focus on change management and organisational/leadership development.
Directs a process of organisational planning that evaluates structure, job design and workforce forecasting throughout the company to ensure succession planning.
Drives change management initiatives to accelerate workforce around goals and priorities and instill a "One Company" culture.
Manages internal communication cadence for town halls, DE&I initiatives, and company-wide announcements.
Oversees learning and development strategies to ensure employees grow during their career and are able to meet the needs of our internal and external clients.
Serves as an ambassador for effective leadership and employee development at all levels. Will help to develop and retain high potential talent.
Works with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
The person:
Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in HR
Progressive HR leadership experience in a multi-site manufacturing, logistics, automotive, aerospace, utilities or FMCG organisation
Experience of leading all HR related functions including generalist HR, Talent, Organisation Design, Talent Acquisition, Learning & development, Internal Communications, Reward, HRIS, Payroll, Pensions & People analytics, people change and transformation
Thinks strategically. Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities. Considers the downstream impact. Seeks to understand the why. Focuses on work that matters.
Drives performance. Holds self and others accountable. Delivers results first time right. Never settles for status quo. Willing to have tough conversations. Asks for feedback and takes action to improve.
Passion for customers. Listens to understand. Asks the right questions. Gets to the heart of the matter and uses that insight to provide value.
Works collaboratively. Seeks out the experience of others with the aim for better results. Open minded regardless of where ideas originate. Flexible and easy to work with.
Leads and inspires Best-in-Class HR teams to support the successful delivery of the company's strategic growth plans, vision and mission.
Ability to effectively envision, develop and implement new strategies to address competitive and complex business issues along with a proven ability to build and maintain effective and trusting relationships at all levels.
Metric and data driven performance and proven ability to communicate goals/objectives, design and execute business plans, and interact effectively across all levels of a highly entrepreneurial organisation.
Able to build teams, leverage existing networks and build new ones, ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key people externally and internally .
Persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to drive change management.
Strong background of demonstrated leadership, with experience in driving HR programs in a rapidly change turnaround environment.
Demonstrated experience in leading organisations through significant change..
Ability to quickly build rapport and credibility with employees at all levels.
Proven ability to lead functional teams within and across sites.