Head of HR

Looking to shape the people strategy of a high-growth, market-leading retail business? Our client’s philosophy is to offer truly excellent products, prices, and service to all our customers. Thirty years and over 50 UK-wide stores later, this philosophy still holds true, and they are the country’s number one, independently owned furniture retailer. They are now looking for a Head of HR to join their team. As Head of HR you are responsible for leading the HR function and working with the Commercial Director and senior leadership team to develop and deliver a people strategy that supports the achievement of company strategic aims and commercial objectives. You will lead the HR team to provide a professional, credible, consistent and commercially focused HR service across the business. The role is accountable for ensuring that people-related decisions are legally compliant, aligned to company values, supportive of business performance and delivered with appropriate judgement, pace and care. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and managers, providing clear guidance on employment law, employee relations, organisational change, talent, performance, engagement and people risk. You will champion the company values and leadership behaviours, helping to create a high-performing, accountable and engaged workforce. The role will be based at their Slough Head Office four to five days per week, with flexibility for the fifth day to be spent in the field supporting the business where required.