Head of People
hace 21 horas
Leyland
The Lanes Group are currently recruiting for a Head of People in support of our Northern regions.This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a growing multi-divisional and multi-site company that is on the forefront of the drainage industry. The Role at a Glance Location: Leyland (travel to our various offices will be required for this role) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: competitive salary on offer What You’ll Get in Return We believe in looking after our people. Here’s what you can expect: • 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), • Life assurance and death-in-service benefits, • Free onsite parking, • Company Car / Car Allowance What you will be doing Leadership & Strategy • Design and implement People Operations strategy aligned with organisational goals, • Shape and champion culture, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organisation, • Drive transformation from traditional HR to modern people experience function, • Establish and maintain service excellence standards, including clear metrics for success and continuous improvement., • Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives, • Develop and deliver data-driven insights to inform the broader people strategy and drive decision-making., • Support major organisational change initiatives, including restructures, mergers, or large-scale cultural transformations., • Oversee end-to-end People Operations, including employee lifecycle management, payroll, and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Direct compliance and risk management strategies, embedding a culture of governance and accountability., • Lead technology enhancement projects, including the implementation of automation and system upgrades to improve efficiency., • Ensure business continuity plans are in place for critical people processes, such as payroll and data management., • Monitor and report on key risk indicators to mitigate potential disruptions and ensure legal compliance., • Champion initiatives that elevate the employee experience through streamlined processes, continuous optimisation, and automation., • Define and implement service level agreements and performance metrics to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery., • Promote the use of self-service platforms and robust knowledge management systems to empower employees and managers., • Ensure cohesive integration across HR, Payroll, and system platforms to deliver a unified service experience., • Lead transformation programmes that modernise People Operations, embedding a people-first, experience-led approach., • Enhance operational efficiency by redesigning workflows, systems, and processes to support seamless employee interactions., • Support Stakeholders and People Partnering team with ongoing continuation of quarterly review process and driving and improving process digitally and ensuring process is clear and reflects performance across the business., • Champion the use of data analytics to provide actionable insights into workforce trends, risks, and opportunities., • Oversee the creation of accurate and comprehensive reports on key metrics, including turnover, engagement, and compliance., • Establish and nurture high-performing teams across all People Operations disciplines., • Strengthen functional expertise by developing deep capability within specialised teams., • Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the People Operations function., • Champion cross-functional collaboration and promote knowledge sharing to drive alignment and operational excellence., • High level stakeholder management and ability to influence and support commercial decisions and effectiveness, • Collaborate closely with the Head of People Partnering, Head of Talent Development, and ED&I Lead to co-lead the People Team Management Committee, ensuring departmental objectives are strategically aligned with the overarching people strategy and club vision. Knowledge • Strong understanding of UK employment law, people operations across the full employee lifecycle, HR metrics, GDPR, and DEI integration., • Essential: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience., • Proven senior-level experience leading People Operations strategy and delivery, including complex ER cases, team leadership, systems/process development, and change projects within a multi-site,, • Experience of operating successfully at Executive level in a large, multi-divisional, multi-site organisation where there is interdependence between different parts of business;, • Previous experience working with trade unions, including leading negotiations and consultations. About us The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.