HR Manager (Head of level)

Kelta HR

  • Henfield, West Sussex
  • £75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Ref: 22092577 Location Henfield Salary £75000 - £85000 Job Type Full-time Duration PermanentLead HR Strategy at a Thriving Business in West SussexHR Manager (Head of HR Level)
📍 Near Henfield, West Sussex (Onsite, 5 days per week)
💰 £75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance
📄 Permanent, Full-TimeWe're looking for an experienced HR Manager to join a dynamic, growing business where people are at the heart of everything they do. This is a Head of HR-level leadership position, offering the chance to shape strategy, lead change, and develop a strong HR function in a thriving organisation.
This is a hands-on, strategic role for a talented HR professional seeking a career-defining challenge. It sits on the Senior Leadership Team🔍 Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the People Strategy to align with current and future business objectives.
  • Act as a strategic HR partner to the Managing Director and Senior Management Team.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing HR team of five in a business of ~190 employees.
  • Oversee talent management, recruitment, succession planning, and employee development.
  • Drive initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law, HR policies, and risk management practices.
  • Champion cultural development, organisational design, and change management.
  • Lead and improve HR systems, processes, and employee experience initiatives.
✅ About You:
  • Proven experience in a Senior HR Manager, Head of HR, or HR Business Partner role.
  • Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
  • Track record in talent development, leadership coaching, and organisational change.
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent qualification) is desirable.
  • Must be comfortable working onsite full-time with occasional travel to other sites.
🌟 What our Client Offers:
  • Competitive salary: £75,000 - £85,000
  • Car allowance of £625 per month
  • Chance to influence strategy at a senior leadership level
  • A supportive, forward-thinking culture with strong values
  • The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a well-established business
Kelta HR will act as an Employment Agency for this hire on behalf of the client.Kelta HR is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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