Head of HR - Cameron James : Job Details

We are working with an established commodity trading business who are looking for an experienced Head of HR to join the business.

Reporting into the CEO and working as part of a team of 2, the role work both strategically and operationally, leading on HR matters, liaising with overseas offices and providing advice and guidance when necessary. This is a generalist role so all round HR experience within a similar position if essential. For this role candidates will need to have proven experience working at this level and have experience working within financial services/ investment banking.

Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Advising on UK employment law
• Training line managers on a regular basis to ensure continually improving confidence
• Working with other areas of the business, including Compliance and Finance
• Promoting positive employee relations across the workforce
• Liaising with payroll and administration
• Managing an HR Administrator
• Dealing with employee relations as and when needed including performance management, disciplinaries and grievances
• Learning and development including training delivery and design
• Managing recruitment and selection
• Graduate trainee programme including coaching and mentoring
• Building effective relationships with outside bodies
• Employee engagement and rewards
• Maintaining and improving HR systems
• Ad hoc projects

Key skills:

• CIPD Qualified
• Strong experience within financial services within a regulated environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• International company experience

This is a fast-paced role, where you will be expected to provide a professional and high-level HR service to stakeholders and build relationships; so candidates must be proactive, hold strong communication and interpersonal skills and work to a high level of accuracy.

Great opportunity to join an established and well respected business, in a truly generalist people role.

This role is a hybrid working role with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Offering a competitive salary of c£80k, as well as excellent pension, 25 days holiday and an annual discretionary bonus

For more information, please apply online