posted: 14th October 2025

Head of People, Ellesmere port
£53,000-£55,000
37.5 hours (will consider condensed hours)
Permanent
Not for profit/Care sector

HR Recruit is currently recruiting for a Head of People for our client in the Not for profit/care sector. Reporting directly into the Director of People, you will manage 6 direct reports. The role is largely operational and you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of an effective People function that supports employees to deliver the organisations strategic aims and objectives.

Role responsibilities

To oversee the People Team ensuring key people services are delivered.
To support the professional development of the People Team members.
Work in collaboration with all Heads of Service to ensure key business milestones are met.
Alongside the Director of People, ensure that the continuous improvement of systems, policies and best practice is in accordance with legislative requirements.
Oversee and manage employee relations casework, coaching managers of best practice
Supporting the People Team with the management of day-to-day casework.
Support the Director of People to implement and / or update of HR policies, procedures and processes.
Oversee all family friendly polices and procedures including flexible working, maternity, paternity, shared parental and neonatal leave.
Support the Director of People to deploy health and well-being initiatives for the workforce to improve resilience.
Work with external providers such as legal, occupational health and the
commissioned Employee Assistance programme to ensure return on investment and that staff are supported through external services.
Develop and deliver people related training to managers as and when required.
To oversee the organisations recruitment processes supporting the People Team to recruit future talent.
Organise recruitment fairs and similar events
Support the Director of People to embed employee recognition programmes aimed towards demonstrating the value and commitment to staff.
Support a team of direct reports to deliver their full potential through coaching, sharing of expertise, upskilling and performance management.

Person Specification

You must have previous HR experience to be considered for this role
Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR setting managing a HR service.
Significant proven knowledge of employment law and its application
Experience of providing professional advice supporting Senior/Managers
Ability to lead, manage and oversee a team
Able to deliver in a fast paced environment with regular changing needs
Able to work on own initiative

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an organisation that values its people. The salary is between £53,000-£55,000

HR Recruit are a national HR focused recruitment agency. We have a team of focused, expert HR executives, proven amongst the leaders in the marketplace. HR Recruit work diligently and meticulously on behalf of a wide range of organisations to secure leading talent. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results to industry-leading clients our extensive experience as an HR recruitment company means we possess the contacts, specialised knowledge, agility, tactfulness, motivation, trustworthiness and innovative approach to deliver for our clients.
We recruit for permanent, interim and part-time roles across the UK
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