Red Door Recruitment
Head of People and Culture | Kings Langley | £61,000-£65,800

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join a successful international organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Business Operations and working closely with the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver the people strategy for a growing business of approximately 50 employees.
This is a hands-on leadership position combining strategic HR direction with operational delivery. Supported by an HR Manager and Advisor, you will play a key role in developing a positive, high-performing culture whilst ensuring best practice across the full employee lifecycle.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £61,000-£65,800
- Hours: Full time, office based
- Opportunity to shape and influence people strategy
- Senior leadership exposure
- Growing international business
- Supportive and values-led culture
- Chance to make a genuine impact
- Flexible hours and the option to work 2 days per week in Bedford/3 days Kings Langley or 5 days in Kings Langley
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- Develop and deliver the people strategy in line with business objectives and growth plans
- Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR guidance
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives
- Manage complex employee relations matters and organisational change projects
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
- Review and develop reward, recognition and benefits programmes
- Oversee HR compliance, governance and employment legislation requirements
- Lead learning, development and performance management activities
- Develop and coach the HR Advisor, creating a collaborative and effective HR function
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and HR system enhancements
Experience
You'll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery and thrives in a growing SME environment. The role involves travel both in the UK and Central Asia approx. once per month.


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- Significant HR generalist experience operating at a senior level
- Experience developing and implementing HR strategies
- Strong employee relations expertise with experience managing complex cases
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Knowledge of organisational development, engagement and talent management
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Collaborative and approachable
- Commercially aware and solutions focused
- A strong relationship builder
- Passionate about developing people
- Resilient and adaptable
- Committed to continuous improvement
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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