Oakleaf Partnership
Head of HR
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Head of HR
About the Role
Oakleaf Partnership is partnering with our client, a media agency based in Central London, to appoint a CIPD-qualified Head of HR. Working at the intersection of politics, media and business, our client is a close-knit, high-performing team where people are the most important asset.
This is a hands-on, standalone role owning the full people function for a growing, founder-led consultancy, combining strategic counsel with day-to-day delivery, from drafting policy to sitting in on performance conversations. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you'll be the go-to for all things HR.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end recruitment: role scoping, talent search, candidate experience, offer management and salary benchmarking
- Lead employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary/grievance processes and coaching line managers, in line with the ACAS Code
- Maintain full compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and HR best practice, keeping policies and the handbook current
- Design and oversee performance, promotion and pay review processes
- Partner with leadership on client resourcing and utilisation reporting
- Champion employee wellbeing and engagement, and help evolve the employer brand
- Oversee health and safety policy and risk assessments with the office manager
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Person Specification
Essential
- Strong standalone HR generalist experience, ideally at Head of HR/senior HR manager level
- Track record in small or mid-sized businesses, ideally in a standalone HR role
- Confident, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and complex ER case management
- Practical, solutions-oriented approach; strong stakeholder and written communication skills
- Experience in a PR, public affairs, communications or professional services/consultancy environment, ideally with a trusted network or working in a founder-led business
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Highly Desirable
- Understanding of consultancy commercials (fee earning, utilisation, revenue-linked planning)
- CIPD level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience with HR tech such as CharlieHR and TeamTailor
Benefits
- 25 days' leave plus bank holidays, pension, discretionary bonus, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, and hybrid working (Mon-Wed in office).
Applications will be reviewed week commencing 31st August. To apply, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Oakleaf Partnership.
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