Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, fair, and aligned with industry standards. Drive organisational development initiatives, including performance management, talent management, and succession planning. Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and company policies, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on HR matters and contributing to strategic decision-making. Represent the HR department consistently and with professionalism - facing the boardroom, workforce and with confidence and skill. Translate key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and people strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best course of action. Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analysing figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc. Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism. Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of HR functions from talent acquisition to health and safety compliance. Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff salaries in reference to external benchmarks. Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and employee development making recommendations for improvements. Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives. Lead on special projects and communicate and direct on strategy and implementation. Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities. Continuously review the responsibilities of the HR department and make bold decisions when necessary. Ability to travel across South East London to work directly with practices and PCNs. Key Relationships SEL WDH/PCWA Executive Team All SEL WDH/PCWA staff groups SEL WDH/PCWA Line Managers PCN Practices, Practice Managers and Network Managers