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Head of HR

Head of HR

Michael Page • Greater London, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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I am delighted to be partnering with The Elders who are seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead and shape the organisation's HR function in London. This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to drive inclusive, supportive, and effective HR practices across the organisation.

The Elders is an organisation founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, bringing together independent global leaders working for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet. The Elders operate through private diplomacy and public advocacy; they use their experience, influence and access to heads of state and government to engage politically, and their connections to civil society to stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable people and communities.

Based in London, the team operates in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Description

  • Lead global recruitment processes, from advising managers to overseeing interviews and contracts.
  • Manage payroll data, benefits schemes, and annual remuneration reviews.
  • Maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance with employment law.
  • Oversee performance management, appraisals, and staff development programmes.
  • Champion employee engagement, well-being, and diversity initiatives.
  • Partner with the SMT to lead conversations around remuneration and salary bench-marking
  • Provide continuous career development and training to employees
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, ensuring fair and consistent HR practices
  • Manage the appraisal cycle including the gathering of 360 feedback
  • Be a thought partner to SMT on a wide variety of organisational matters, offering an HR lens and insight
  • Lead on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ensuring it is proactively factored into all elements of the employee experience
  • Assist with other tasks as required, ensuring the smooth running of HR operations

Profile

The ideal Head of HR candidate will be a seasoned HR Leader with experience across a broad range of HR functions. They will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of employment law, proven ability to influence senior teams, and experience managing international recruitment and remuneration processes. Excellent communication skills, discretion, confidence and a collaborative approach are essential, alongside a personal commitment to the mission and values of The Elders. The ideal candidate will have previous standalone and global recruitment experience.

Job Offer

  • Private pension scheme with 10% employer contributions.
  • Optional private medical and dental insurance.
  • Group life assurance (5x annual salary).
  • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, with enhanced parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Hybrid working policy with a central London office near Green Park station. Regular time in the London office is expected.
  • Apply by 8th January, with interviews on the 16th and 23rd January.
  • Flexibility for working hours and working pattern e.g. school drop off or 5 days compressed into 4.

EEO Statement

The Elders is committed to creating an inclusive working environment that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome and encourage applicants of any ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. As we are not able to sponsor visas, all applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role they are applying for is based. We will assess purely on your abilities and fit for a role. We are happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a fair recruitment process and to enable you to be successful in your role if selected.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Human Resources Services

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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