Head of HR

  • Macmillan Davies
  • May 08, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Head of HR London (Hybrid) Permanent £90,000-£105,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

About the Role

We're partnering with a leading international organisation to appoint a Head of HR to support a key business unit across the UK and internationally.

This is a senior, high-impact role operating within a globally connected, commercially driven environment undergoing significant transformation. Acting as the primary People lead for the business area, you will play a critical role in shaping culture, supporting leadership, and embedding effective people practices.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in change environments and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

As Head of HR, you will:

Partner closely with senior leadership to align people strategy with business objectives

Support organisational design and workforce planning within a transforming business environment

Lead and embed change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and strong communication

Identify and manage retention risks across key commercial and specialist roles

Strengthen employee engagement and help shape a cohesive, high-performing culture

Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including complex employee relations matters

Lead delivery of reward, performance, and annual review processes in partnership with global teams

Collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure alignment with global frameworks and policies

Manage and prioritise delivery across a lean HR team with a broad remit

About You

You are a pragmatic, commercially minded HR leader who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You bring strong business partnering capability, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver both strategic and operational outcomes.

Essential Experience

Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role

Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change or transformation

Strong generalist HR capability across the full employee lifecycle

Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation

Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience supporting commercially focused teams is advantageous

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible and impactful role within a global organisation, working closely with senior leadership and contributing to a significant period of change.

You'll have the chance to shape the people agenda, influence culture, and support the ongoing evolution of a key business area.

Salary £90,000-£105,000 Performance-related bonus Pension (up to 6% employer contribution) Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working model

If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact while working in a dynamic and globally connected environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.