HR Leader/Head of People
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Position Overview & Specifications
What we are looking for:
- Expert Head of People / HR with exposure to a global professional services company
- Ability to operate at both an operational and strategic level across a complex and growing organisation
- Ownership of the ‘employee lifecycle’, delivering exceptional support to employees in all locations
- Ideally CIPD qualified or a degree or master’s degree in HR
- Ability to embrace change and work within a dynamic and growing organisation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Talent
- Oversee L&D function
- Lead the Diversity and Inclusion agenda
- Be an advocate for employee wellness and belonging, driving initiatives centred around employee experience
What we can offer you:
· Flexible and hybrid working – 3 days in the office but with the option to work any hours that suit and 2 days optional home working.
· Autonomy and Impact - Genuine opportunity to lead and shape the overall people strategy within an organisation committed to developing our employee experience and delivery excellence. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team
· Global remit – We have offices in Leeds, London and New York and further plans to develop international sites
· Access to mental health support through our external mental health and wellness coach – this is completely confidential from the rest of the business
· External Training – We have offices in Leeds, London and New York and further plans to develop international sites
· Social environment and incentive schedule
· A positive working environment – 96% of our employees feel they work in a positive environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Leader/Head of People roles across Protocol's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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