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Head of Human Resources

Michael Page HR
Merseyside Full-time GBP 58,000 – 68,000
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Head of Human Resources Merseyside | Hybrid (with regional travel)
Permanent | Senior leadership salary + excellent benefits

Client Details

We're partnering with a purpose-driven organisation delivering critical care services across the North West, supporting over 1,000 individuals annually through a highly dedicated workforce.

At a pivotal point in its evolution, the organisation is seeking a Head of Human Resources to join the leadership team and shape the future of its people strategy.

This is a high-impact role with genuine influence - combining strategic leadership, cultural transformation and operational delivery.

Description

Reporting into the Managing Director and working closely with the Executive and Board, you will: • Lead the end-to-end people strategy, aligning workforce plans to organisational goals

  • Shape and deliver a forward-thinking workforce development strategy

  • Drive organisational change, including transformation, engagement and culture

  • Lead on reward, performance, and employee relations, including complex casework

  • Oversee and develop a high-performing HR and Payroll function

  • Partner with stakeholders across a multi-site, service-led environment

You will play a critical role in positioning the organisation as an employer of choice while enabling sustainable, high-quality service delivery.

Profile

You'll be a visible, credible HR leader with the confidence to operate at senior level and influence across a complex organisation.

You will likely bring:

  • Proven experience in a Head of Human Resources / Senior HR Leadership role

  • Strong background in workforce strategy, organisational development and change

  • Experience within complex, regulated or service-led environments (e.g. health, social care, public sector or similar)

  • Demonstrable success leading engagement, culture and performance improvement

  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on where needed

  • Experience in the following sectors is desirable if not essential - Not For Profit and Charities, Care, Healthcare.

Job Offer
  • A rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation with real social impact

  • A seat at the table in shaping long-term strategy and transformation

  • Ownership of a broad, influential HR remit

  • An organisation committed to becoming both provider and employer of choice

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