Michael Page HR
Head of People
Head of People at Michael Page HR, based in Pontypridd, Wales, paying £67,583 - £78,530 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £67,583 - £78,530 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Pontypridd, Wales
- Closing date
- Sector
- HR Manager
About 28% above the going rate for hr manager
Reference 57471768
About the role
I'm recruiting a Head of People to partner with senior leaders, drive organisational change, and lead workforce strategy across multiple business areas. We're looking for a commercially minded, HR leader with experience operating in complex environments and delivering large-scale change.
Client Details
Healthcare organisation, delivering essential services to the community. This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.
Description
Are you a senior HR leader looking for an opportunity to influence workforce strategy at scale and drive meaningful organisational change?
I'm partnering with a large, complex and highly respected Healthcare organisation to appoint a Head of People. This is a pivotal leadership role, operating as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior operational and executive leaders, supporting the delivery of high-performing, inclusive and sustainable services.
Key responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership teams to develop and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities.
- Lead complex organisational change and transformation programmes.
- Develop workforce plans that support current and future organisational needs.
- Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership capability initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including trade union partners.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and employment legislation.
- Use workforce data and insights to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Lead and develop a high-performing People team.
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation and employee engagement across the organisation.
Profile
A successful Head of People should have:
- CIPD Qualification
- Significant experience partnering with senior executives and operational leaders within a large complex organisation.
- A proven track record of leading large-scale organisational change and workforce transformation.
- Strong experience of workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations.
- Experience working collaboratively with recognised trade unions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insight into action.
- Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing HR teams.
Job Offer
Hybrid working (2-3 days office/site-based - Pontypridd area)
£67k-£78k + Excellent benefits
This position offers a blend of home and office working, with 2-3 days per week spent at head office and regular travel to operational sites as business needs require.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
Reference: 57471768 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · Listed via Michael Page HR
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