Location: Warrington
Company: Sonova UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Director
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Director working within a small to medium size group company, where we believe in empowering our employees and fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and growth.
Role Purpose:
The HR Director plays a critical role in partnering with senior leadership to implement HR strategies that align with overall business goals and priorities.
Leading the development of a high-performing, engaged workforce and ensuring that local HR practices are compliant, and contributing to the long-term success of the business.
About The Role:
The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner, employee champion and change leader, with up to date HR expertise to deliver customer and business outcomes through talent and organisational development, leadership and HR processes.
Strategic Partner
* Collaborates with business and HR leadership towards the implementation of people strategies which support business objectives and drive high performance.
* Provides insights on local workforce trends, talent needs and external market factors to inform strategic decision making.
* Aligns local HR practices with business goals, ensuring initiatives are impactful and measurable.
* Leads efforts to ensure the local businesses within scope have the right talent in place to meet both short and long term objectives.
* Serves as a key advisor on leadership development, organizational design and succession planning to ensure business continuity and future growth.
Employee Champion
* Promotes a culture that values unity, employee engagement, well-being, diversity and inclusion.
* Acts as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, ensuring fair treatment and conflict resolution, fostering a positive work environment.
* Oversees employee experience initiatives, ensuring both talent attraction and the retention of valuable employees.
* Supports employee development, actively encouraging continuous learning and growth across all levels of the business.
* Advocate for workplace policies that promote fairness and inclusivity, responding to evolving needs.
HR Expert
* Ensures the efficiency, quality and compliance of local HR functions in scope (e.g. recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, HRIS etc.)
* Uses and develops relevant metrics and analytics to inform decisions and assess the impact of HR initiatives towards key HR and business goals.
* Manage the HR budget and resources, ensuring cost efficiency.
* Oversee HR compliance with legal requirements and company standards.
Change Leader
* Leads and Supports business change efforts, including structural optimisation, cultural transformation, continuous process improvement, M&A.
* Promotes an agile and innovative workforce committed to continuous improvement, ensuring HR policies and practices support the company’s dynamic and evolving needs.
* Acts as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and managers, supporting them in effectively managing change within their teams.
Our Offer
* Attractive salary and bonus potential, based on company and personal performance
* 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays
* Private Medical Insurance
* Income Protection
* Fully maintained, serviced car with additional breakdown cover, available for both business and personal use for you and your nominated drivers
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Hearing Scheme
* Friends and Family Hearing Scheme
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.
Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We regret that we are not able to offer sponsorship or visa assistance