Head of Human Resources
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Head of Human Resources
Location: Primarily home-based with travel to company sites across the UK.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
NewsTeam Group is a UK wide newspaper and magazine delivery company which provides early morning deliveries to over 85,000 addresses across the UK including individual customers and small businesses. The company has a turnover of £55m+ with approximately 250 PAYE employees.
NewsTeam Group is seeking an experienced and CIPD qualified Head of Human Resources to lead the setup of our in-house HR function while managing the transition away from our current outsourced model for HR services.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, and managing all aspects of HR including, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and training and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures that comply with employment law and support the overall business objectives.
- Develop and implement a performance management system that aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
- Manage employee relations and provide guidance to managers and employees on HR related issues.
- Develop and implement training and development programs to support employee growth and career progression.
- Ensure compliance with HR related legislation and regulations.
- Managing the TUPE process for staff transferred through acquisition of other businesses.
- Lead the transition of outsourced to in an in-house HR function.
- Working with ACAS and assisting in the Employment Tribunal process as necessary.
- Working with our Accounts department on Payroll Matters.
Requirements:
- A proven track record covering the above responsibilities.
- A formally recognised CIPD qualification or similar at the appropriate level.
- At least 3 years of experience in an HR management role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- The ability to both work from home but also to travel across the UK as required.
If you have a passion for HR and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications 1st June 2023.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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 Head of Human Resources roles across Newsteam Group Ltd'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 £60,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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