We are working with an established commodity trading business who are looking for an experienced Head of HR to join the business.
Reporting into the CEO and working as part of a team of 2, the role work both strategically and operationally, leading on HR matters, liaising with overseas offices and providing advice and guidance when necessary. This is a generalist role so all round HR experience within a similar position if essential. For this role candidates will need to have proven experience working at this level and have experience working within financial services/ investment banking.
Key duties and responsibilities will include;
* Advising on UK employment law
* Training line managers on a regular basis to ensure continually improving confidence
* Working with other areas of the business, including Compliance and Finance
* Promoting positive employee relations across the workforce
* Liaising with payroll and administration
* Managing an HR Administrator
* Dealing with employee relations as and when needed including performance management, disciplinaries and grievances
* Learning and development including training delivery and design
* Managing recruitment and selection
* Graduate trainee programme including coaching and mentoring
* Building effective relationships with outside bodies
* Employee engagement and rewards
* Maintaining and improving HR systems
* Ad hoc projects
Key skills:
* CIPD Qualified
* Strong experience within financial services within a regulated environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* International company experience
This is a fast-paced role, where you will be expected to provide a professional and high-level HR service to stakeholders and build relationships; so candidates must be proactive, hold strong communication and interpersonal skills and work to a high level of accuracy.
Great opportunity to join an established and well respected business, in a truly generalist people role.
This role is a hybrid working role with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Offering a competitive salary of c£80k, as well as excellent pension, 25 days holiday and an annual discretionary bonus
For more information, please apply online