Head of Human Resources
1 day ago
Sheffield
Head of Human Resources Do you have a track record of leading large-scale HR operations, engaging blue-collar and frontline teams, and influencing senior leaders to drive meaningful change? Are you confident delivering transformation in fast-paced, multi-site environments — balancing commercial imperatives with a strong commitment to culture, engagement, and values-led leadership? Have you shaped people strategies that not only deliver business performance but also strengthen trust and belonging across diverse workforces? MacGregor Black is proud to partner with a major UK employer, a multi-site, operationally complex and people-driven organisation in the search for a Head of HR. This is a critical leadership role within the HR function, responsible for driving a consistent, commercially aligned, and people-centred approach to business partnering. As Head of HR, you’ll lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners supporting large-scale, blue-collar and operational divisions across the UK. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring HR is positioned as both a strategic enabler and a hands-on operational partner. Your leadership will help shape a culture of accountability, engagement, and performance — from boardroom to shop floor. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact, consistent support across all operational sites., • Partner with executive and operational leadership to design and deliver people strategies that drive productivity, engagement, and sustainable growth., • Act as a strategic advisor on organisational design, workforce planning, succession, and capability development., • Champion employee engagement across a large blue-collar workforce, embedding a culture of inclusion, safety, and values-led leadership., • Provide expert guidance on complex ER issues, union engagement, and collective consultation, ensuring compliance and pragmatic risk management., • Lead and support large-scale change initiatives — including restructures, TUPE, and transformation programmes — ensuring people experience and communication remain front and centre., • Leverage HR data and analytics to track impact, identify trends, and inform business decisions., • Coach, mentor and empower HR Business Partners and regional HR teams to build confidence, capability, and consistency across the function., • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and policies, aligning operational excellence with strategic objectives. What We're Looking For: • Significant experience in a senior HR leadership or business partnering role within a large-scale, multi-site, blue-collar environment (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or services)., • Proven ability to partner with operational and executive teams to deliver measurable, commercially focused HR outcomes., • Strong understanding of UK employment law, employee relations, and unionised environments., • Demonstrated success in leading major change programmes (restructures, TUPE, transformation)., • Strategic, analytical and data-driven — able to balance insight with pragmatism., • Inspirational leader with the ability to develop high-performing HR teams and influence at all levels., • Resilient, values-driven and committed to creating workplaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. For more information, contact Alice Redmond today.