Head of Human Resources

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Head of Human Resources, you will lead the regional HR function across Europe and North America to align people strategy with business growth and operational excellence. You will shape governance, design, and policy across multiple jurisdictions while partnering with senior leadership to drive transformation. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership to build a high-performing HR team in a dynamic international energy company. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver talent, HR analytics, and compliance initiatives that enable long-term success. This is a chance to shape the people agenda at scale in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

Design and implement the regional HR framework including organisational design, job grading, performance management and rewards
Develop HR policies, procedures and governance across multiple countries with alignment to global standards
Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning and employer branding to support growth
Manage compensation and benefits, salary benchmarking, payroll, pensions and HR budgeting
Oversee UK immigration, Sponsor Licence compliance and Right to Work processes
Provide guidance on employee relations, change management, succession planning and leadership development
Build HR reporting and people analytics to support strategic decisions
Lead and develop the regional HR team and advise senior management as a trusted partner

Key requirements

Significant HR leadership experience within the energy sector
Experience supporting multiple European countries, ideally including North America
CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, payroll, pensions and immigration compliance
Proven experience in organisational design, HR transformation and change management
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills