Head of HR: Group and Product at Ignition Group

Key roles and responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the HR team, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of HR Business Partners, recruiters, and administrators, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the performance management process for HR team members, providing regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Be an active participant and model behaviours related to inclusion and diversity.

HR Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's growth and objectives.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning, to ensure the organization has the right talent in place to meet current and future needs.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that promote employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manages the facilitation of organisational design and optimal structures reflecting the current and evolving business strategy.

HR Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leaders and managers across various business areas within the organization's group function.
• Provide guidance and support on a range of HR-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and change management.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify HR-related challenges and opportunities and develop effective solutions.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Oversee the organization's recruitment and talent acquisition efforts, ensuring the timely and effective sourcing, selection, and onboarding of top talent.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee retention, engagement, and satisfaction, including recognition programs, career development initiatives, and employee wellness initiatives.

Analytics and reporting

• Continuously analyse key HR indicators and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Develop and distribute the relevant reports to internal business and HR stakeholders.
• Lead the analysis of employee feedback and data, with the aim of creating a better working environment and engaged culture.
• Suggest appropriate innovative measures for improving performance evaluations and employee engagement.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor and mitigate HR-related risks, such as employee relations issues, compliance violations, and litigation threats, through proactive measures and effective problem-solving.

Education, experience, attributes:

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into HR initiatives and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Education and training:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Post-Graduate qualification preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role