Head of HR

Artis HR are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of HR to join a fast-paced and unique organisation in Bristol.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take the lead on HR with admin support, focusing on improving culture, driving performance, and getting solid processes in place.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building things from the ground up and wants to have real influence.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading the HR function and supporting the wider business with all things people-related. This role needs someone confident working with autonomy who can balance both strategic and operational HR.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop and deliver a clear HR plan aligned to business goals

-Put structure in place across HR processes, policies, and KPIs

-Lead recruitment and support hiring across the business

-Drive performance, development, and engagement

-Review and improve reward and recognition

-Handle employee relations and support managers

-Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

-Support a positive, high-performing culture

-Ensure HR is compliant with UK employment law

About You

-CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

-Experience in a senior HR role, ideally standalone or leading a small team

-Strong ER, performance, and generalist HR experience

-Comfortable in a fast-paced and sometimes challenging environment

-Resilient and confident dealing with different personalities

-Able to influence and build trust without a heavy-handed approach

-Experience setting up or improving HR functions would be a big plus

Package

-Salary of £55,000

-Discretionary bonus, usually around 10%

-25 days holiday with increases over time

-5% employer pension

-Life assurance at 3x salary

-Other benefits to be confirmed

Additional Info

-This role is mainly on-site, so you’ll need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol and able to drive

-You must have the right to work in the UK

We aim to get back to all applications, but this isn’t always possible due to volume. You may receive an email asking for more information or to arrange a call.

If you’re looking for a role where you can really make an impact and shape how HR works, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or get in touch with Artis HR for more info

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