We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to lead the strategic people agenda across a commercial organisation
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This executive leadership position is critical for building long-term organisational capability through a performance-driven culture, effective talent acquisition, leadership and succession development, job grading, and modern HR technology enablement
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Operating as the central architect of People & Culture systems rather than a day-to-day administrator, the successful candidate will focus on long-term strategic build while collaborating closely with the Administration & Compliance function to ensure data integrity and optimal system utilisation
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Key Responsibilities

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  Performance & Capability Architecture:
  Design and embed a comprehensive performance management system that seamlessly links job descriptions, competency models, performance metrics, and development pathways
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  Lead job grading, structure mapping, and role clarity across the organisation while connecting performance outcomes directly to reward, recognition, and career advancement frameworks
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  Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy:
  Formulate and implement a progressive recruitment strategy aligned to commercial scaling plans
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  Oversight includes designing modern employer-branding and candidate assessment practices, structured onboarding pathways, interview methodologies, and robust succession planning for high-potential future leaders
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  Leadership & Culture Transformation:
  Embed core organisational values and behaviours into everyday practice and coach line managers to build high-performance teams
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  Spearhead targeted culture programmes, engagement initiatives, recognition metrics, employee wellbeing frameworks, and developmental tracks for top internal talent and future leaders
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  HR Technology & Data Analytics:
  Champion the strategic utilisation of HR Simplified & GreatSoft platforms to improve visibility and decision-making
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  Partner with the operational compliance wing to ensure optimised adoption and process integration, and leverage advanced HR metrics and dashboards to influence executive leadership and business strategy decisions
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  People Governance & Policy Frameworks:
  Develop and maintain policy frameworks aligned strictly to performance, competency standards, and compliance requirements
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  Foster consistent policy application by uplifting manager capability and establishing system-wide clarity
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  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner strategically with the Administration & Compliance function—providing alignment and utilising their data inputs while they execute day-to-day operations such as payroll, employment contracts, training logistics, MIBCO compliance, and SHEQ
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Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development, or Business
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  Minimum of 7 to 12+ years of progressive, professional human resources experience
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  Deep experience in performance management frameworks (design and rollout), job grading, and competency modelling
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  Demonstrated capability in developing talent acquisition strategies, employer branding, and workforce planning models
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  Strong technical understanding of labour law, compliance norms, and industrial relations environments
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  Hands-on experience implementing, optimising, and driving user adoption of HR technology platforms and KPI dashboards
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Preferred Qualifications

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  Postgraduate studies are preferred (such as an Honours degree, Master's in Organisational Development, or an MBA)
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  Prior human resources leadership experience operating within a growth-oriented, multi-site corporate business environment
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Required Software Skills

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  HR Simplified

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  GreatSoft

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  Advanced HRIS Software & KPI Dashboards

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  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

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  High-visibility executive role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer with massive autonomy to shape leadership capability
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  A values-driven leadership team and a growth-oriented, practical culture focused on tangible outcomes
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  Opportunity to architect and build scalable people systems from the ground up, leaving a lasting professional signature on the company's expansion
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