Head of Human Resources

Head of Human Resources

Salary: 75,000- 85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Northampton - Site-Based (4-5 Days per Week)

A high-growth UK organisation is seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead and strengthen its people function during an exciting phase of continued expansion.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage, where leadership is investing in scalable people infrastructure, stronger performance frameworks, and enhanced leadership capability to support long-term success.

The role is site-based in Northampton, requiring a visible and engaged HR leader who can work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation.

The Opportunity

This is not a maintenance HR role.

It is an opportunity to take ownership of the People & Culture agenda end-to-end, ensuring that HR systems, governance, leadership standards, and performance frameworks evolve in line with business growth.

There is a preference for a strong standalone Head of HR profile; however, the organisation is also open to high-potential step-up candidates (Senior HR Business Partners or HR Leads) if they demonstrate the right cultural fit, ambition, and delivery mindset.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Human Resources will:

Lead and deliver a clear People & Culture plan aligned to organisational priorities.

Build and embed scalable HR infrastructure including policies, company handbook, governance frameworks, and consistent HR processes.

Strengthen performance management systems linked to business objectives.

Support organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability as the organisation continues to grow.

Develop Learning & Development structures to build management depth and future succession.

Partner on compensation, reward, and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness and fairness.

Lead complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and pragmatism.

Introduce and refine HR systems and people analytics to provide leadership insight.

Ensure managers are equipped, confident, and consistent in people leadership.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational grip and credibility at senior level.

Candidate Profile

Applications are welcomed from HR leaders with experience in:

High-growth SMEs, technology-led organisations, professional services, or similarly fast-moving environments.

Building or professionalising HR processes in scaling businesses (for example handbook creation, performance frameworks, HR systems implementation, L&D structures, reward design).

Leading employee relations and people risk in commercially driven cultures.

Operating as a standalone Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, or equivalent senior HR lead.

Preferred qualifications:

CIPD Level 7 or master's-equivalent HR qualification.

Degree-level education preferred.

The successful candidate will bring corporate discipline without corporate bureaucracy, and thrive in environments where pace, accountability, and delivery matter.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is site-based in Northampton, with an expected office presence of 4-5 days per week to ensure close collaboration with leadership and teams.

Reward

Base salary: 75,000- 85,000

Annual performance-related bonus

Competitive benefits package

If you are a commercially minded HR leader motivated by growth, ownership, and building people capability that drives performance, we would welcome your application.