Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Head of HR

Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment/Acting Up

Grade 7 - £66,627 - £85,845

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to shape the future of a large, complex and purpose-driven organisation?

We are seeking an exceptional Head of HR to lead the delivery of a high-performing, innovative and people-focused HR service. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can influence at executive level, drive organisational transformation and create a culture where people thrive.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will develop and deliver forward-thinking people strategies that support organisational priorities, workforce transformation, engagement and performance improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong commercial and strategic thinking with a collaborative and values-led leadership style.

About the Role

As Head of HR, you will:

Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s People Strategy
Partner with Directors and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce solutions
Drive organisational change, transformation and cultural development initiatives
Lead and inspire HR teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused people services
Use workforce data, insight and analytics to influence decision-making
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the organisation
Develop strong relationships with Trade Unions and key stakeholders
Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant, modern and fit for purpose
Champion innovation, continuous improvement and employee engagement

About You

We are looking for a dynamic HR leader with:

Significant senior-level HR leadership experience within a large and complex organisation
Strong experience of organisational development, workforce planning and transformation
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
A strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
Experience working within unionised environments
The ability to lead strategically while managing operational priorities
Outstanding communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
A data-driven and evidence-based approach to decision making
A passion for developing inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures

Qualifications

CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

A meaningful leadership role with real organisational impact
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement
Competitive pension scheme
Ongoing professional development and leadership support
A collaborative and inclusive working environment

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious HR leader who thrives on delivering change, building strong partnerships and shaping organisational success through people, we would love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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