Head of HR

Artis HR is supporting an exciting, fast-growing brand based in Bristol with the appointment of a Head of HR.

This is a really varied senior HR role, with the opportunity to take ownership of the people function and play a key part in shaping the next stage of the business as it continues to grow.

You’ll work closely with the senior management team, acting as a trusted people partner while also being a visible and approachable point of contact for employees across the business.

The role

This is a broad, hands-on role covering everything from day-to-day HR and ER through to people strategy, development and culture.

You’ll be responsible for:

Taking ownership of the HR and people function across the business

Partnering with the CEO, founders and senior leadership team on people strategy

Managing complex ER matters including performance, absence, capability, disciplinaries and grievances

Coaching managers and helping them become more confident people leaders

Leading recruitment, onboarding and the wider employee lifecycle

Developing learning, development and career progression opportunities

Building effective performance management and employee engagement approaches

Using people data and employee feedback to identify priorities and opportunities

Supporting workforce planning, organisational design and change

Ensuring HR policies, processes and practices remain compliant and fit for purpose

Bringing the right level of structure and governance as the business grows, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

About you

We’re looking for an experienced senior HR professional who has ideally worked within a growing, founder-led or entrepreneurial business and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll ideally have:

Experience at Head of HR, Head of People, Senior HR Manager, People Lead or senior HRBP level

Strong generalist HR experience across ER, recruitment, performance, engagement and development

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Experience independently managing complex ER cases

A genuine track record of developing learning, progression and performance approaches

Confidence working directly with founders, CEOs and senior leaders

A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally

Strong commercial awareness alongside a genuine people-first mindset

The confidence to bring structure and consistency while retaining the flexibility of a growing business

What’s on offer?

Up to £70,000

3-4 days a week in the Bristol office

A senior role with genuine ownership of the people function

Direct exposure to the CEO, founders and senior leadership team

The opportunity to shape people strategy, culture and employee experience

A varied role spanning the wider business

Genuine opportunity to grow with an expanding brand

If you’re an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can have real influence, build the people function and work closely with founders in a growing business, this could be a great opportunity.

Artis HR is managing the recruitment process. Apply now or get in touch with the Artis HR team for more information.

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