Head of People

A successful Head of People should have:

• CIPD Qualification
• Significant experience partnering with senior executives and operational leaders within a large complex organisation.
• A proven track record of leading large-scale organisational change and workforce transformation.
• Strong experience of workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations.
• Experience working collaboratively with recognised trade unions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insight into action.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing HR teams.

🔹 Hybrid working (2-3 days office/site-based - Pontypridd area)
🔹 £67k-£78k + Excellent benefits

This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Summary

• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Shape a people-first culture in a purpose-driven organisation

About Our Client

Healthcare organisation, delivering essential services to the community. This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.

Job Description

Are you a senior HR leader looking for an opportunity to influence workforce strategy at scale and drive meaningful organisational change?

I'm partnering with a large, complex and highly respected Healthcare organisation to appoint a Head of People. This is a pivotal leadership role, operating as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior operational and executive leaders, supporting the delivery of high-performing, inclusive and sustainable services.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership teams to develop and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Lead complex organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Develop workforce plans that support current and future organisational needs.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership capability initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including trade union partners.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and employment legislation.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People team.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and employee engagement across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of People should have:

• CIPD Qualification
• Significant experience partnering with senior executives and operational leaders within a large complex organisation.
• A proven track record of leading large-scale organisational change and workforce transformation.
• Strong experience of workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations.
• Experience working collaboratively with recognised trade unions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insight into action.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing HR teams.

What's on Offer

🔹 Hybrid working (2-3 days office/site-based - Pontypridd area)
🔹 £67k-£78k + Excellent benefits

This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.

If you're interested in this role,

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.