A&O IT Group Ltd Hiring for Human Resources Director / Head of People at Bracknell Full Time

As a key member of the Board/Senior Leadership Team, the HOP sets the strategic HR agenda to support the growth of the Company. Leads the people strategy for Company.

THE ROLE:
The Head of People (HOP) will provide inspirational leadership and embed a high-performance culture built on inclusivity, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The HOP will be a commercially astute, empathetic, and driven leader with a passion for people and proven track record of delivering and embedding a successful HR strategy.

This is a hands-on leadership and implementation role, with full accountability for the success of the people function within the organisation as it goes through a period of rapid growth. The HOP will build upon current HR processes and policies to ensure the smooth and efficient running of business operations and will develop the current recruitment, wellbeing and engagement strategy that attracts and retains an outstanding team.

The HOP will build a comprehensive talent and acquisition strategy that is focused on attracting diverse talent and creating effective teams.

The HOP will beindependent, assertive, and self-confident and will be able to manage multiple priorities, lead the conversation and take the initiative while understanding cultural nuances in the business.

JOB FOCUS

The focus of this job is on achieving results that are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals.

Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job.

Because environmental and organizational conditions change rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response.

Decision-making is focused on implementing practical, timely solutions. The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities.

Self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.

A leadership style that is firm and goal oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important.

The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style, the HOP can learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical.

The scope of the job may require effective delegation to proven people. Especially routine and repetitive details should be delegated but with responsibility for follow up and accountability for timely results.

While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected in this position.

The emphasis is on results and effective systems that achieve results through and with people, rather than on the details of implementation.

The job environment is flexible, constantly changing and provides growth opportunities, recognition, and reward for the achievement of business results.

Personal Characteristics

Proactive

Takes initiative

Competitive

Driven to get things done

Positive response to pressure

Quick to connect

Fluent

Fast-talking

Lively

Enthusiastic

Culturally aware

Ideally with have language skills German or French

7 years plus relevant experience

Appropriate Educational level Degree/Masters/CIPD