Head Of HR

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a standalone Head of HR to join our dedicated team in our Warrington headquarters. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a true HR generalist and will be able to oversee and manage all aspects of our human resources functions, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and employee relations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple HR functions efficiently, as well as keeping on top of day-to-day HR administration, in a busy role. Roles and Responsibilities: Payroll Collate and process payroll information for the external payroll company on a monthly basis, and manage pension scheme reporting and administration. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Responsible for overseeing the full recruitment process, including: advertising, screening, interview support, references. psychometric assessments, training line managers, job offers and contracts of employment. Reward & Recognition Oversee benefits program, manage third-party relationships, and manage renewals for private healthcare life assurance Administrative Tasks Handle all administrative tasks associated with day-to-day HR activities. Strategic Contribution -Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and develop HR initiatives that drive engagement, productivity, and organisational success, in line with business goals. -Oversee annual engagement surveys, workshops, results and objectives Learning and Development Oversee LMS compliance modules, drive development pathways and support management training programs HR Systems Oversee the company HR system, evaluate performance, train managers and ensure accurate record-keeping Quality Standards Oversee the ISO management system and coordinate auditing processes. Employment Relations -Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding. -Provide guidance and support to managers to resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. -Review and update HR policies. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum CIPD Level 5 or experience in a similar role Proven experience as an HR Manager with the ability to work confidently in a standalone environment. In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Strong understanding of HR best practices and industry trends. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in managing employee relations processes. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Proficiency in HR software systems (e.g., IRIS/Cascade). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Driver's license. Why work for us? Benefits include: Flexible working options - Enabling everyone to strike the right work-life balance Funded training opportunities - Providing an opportunity to develop your skills and build your CV 25 days annual leave plus public holidays for new starters, rising to 27 then 30 days Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year Childcare vouchers - Tax benefits for parents Cycle to work scheme - Supporting a healthier, active workforce Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Electric car scheme and free onsite EV charging points Free eye tests Free flu vaccinations Onsite parking Refer a friend scheme - Help our team to grow Cost of living pay reviews *subject to company performance Life Assurance from day one Mobile/Tech Salary sacrifice EOT Tax-free bonus (after 6 months of service)*subject to company performance Private Healthcare (after 12 months of service)

Additional Information

Head of HR Position: Head of HR Locations: Birchwood, Warrington, hybrid Employment type: Permanent Contracted Hours: 37.5 Start Date: ASAP (by Mid August) About Claremont. Claremont is a leading player in the commercial interior design and fit-out market. We work with our clients from initial consultation right through to delivering and shaping workspaces that meet the needs of organisations and their people. We are an employee-owned trust, which enables us to maintain our ethos and look after our people, thus improving our ability to retain and attract the very best talent in the industry. Our objective is to have a great business that is a fantastic place to work and to continue to build long lasting relationships with our clients.

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