Operations Director of People

Job Description


Responsible To: Interim Deputy Chief Executive and Group Director of Development and People

Responsible For: Assistant Director of People, Assistant Director of Health & Safety, and Group Payroll & Pensions Manager

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and vision.
  • Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, providing insights on talent management, workforce planning, and organisational development.
  • Drive initiatives to build an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace culture.

Talent Management

  • Oversee recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts to attract and retain top talent.
  • Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and employee development plans.
  • Develop leadership programmes to identify and nurture emerging talent.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.
  • Lead internal communication efforts to promote organisational values and goals.
  • Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure the organisation complies with UK employment legislation and regulations.
  • Oversee the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.

HR Operations

  • Oversee compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring competitiveness within the market.
  • Monitor and analyse HR metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Implement HR technology solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

 

Person Specification

Candidate Requirements

Essential

  • MCIPD or Equivalent
  • Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally as an HR Director or equivalent.
  • Deep knowledge of UK employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Strong background in organisational development, talent management, and employee relations.
  • Demonstrated success in driving cultural transformation and change management.
  • Experience of managing budgets and working with HR technologies.

Desirable

  • Chartered membership of the CIPD or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in the housing sector or similar.

 Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
  • Resilient and adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment.