Head of HR

Ideaworks designs and delivers exceptional technology into some of the world's most prestigious homes and superyachts. We operate internationally and rely on 180 talented people, strong managers and high standards of delivery.

We are looking for an experienced HR leader to help us build stronger managers, better teams and a culture where people are encouraged to be Creative Problem Solvers, bring Positive Energy, work as One Team, remain Easy to Work With and always Set the Bar High.

Working closely with the Managing Director, leadership team and HR Manager, you will lead the people agenda across the UK and our international operations. You will be responsible for ensuring we attract, develop and retain exceptional people whilst helping managers build high-performing teams.

This is a hands-on leadership role. We need someone commercially minded who can challenge when required, cut through complexity and help drive high standards across the business.

This role is based in our Faversham Head Office, with regular trave to our London offices and occasional international travel.

Our Values

·        Creative Problem Solvers

·        Positive Energy

·        One Team

·        Easy to Work With

·        Set the Bar High

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring these values are reflected in how we recruit, develop, reward and manage people across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

·        Work with the leadership team to ensure we have the right people, in the right roles, being managed effectively.

·        Help build a culture where Positive Energy, One Team and consistently high standards are simply how we work.

·        Act as a trusted adviser to Directors and managers on all people matters.

Building Better Managers & High-Performing Teams

·        Raise the standard of management across the business whilst remaining Easy to Work With.

·        Coach and challenge managers to build high-performing teams that consistently deliver excellent results.

·        Drive a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement where people are encouraged to Set the Bar High.

·        Sets the standards and supports the managers to ensure that strong performance is recognised and underperformance is dealt with promptly, fairly and consistently.

·        Set the standards and support the managers in the performance, development and engagement of their teams.

Talent & Development

·        Help attract, develop and retain exceptional people.

·        Improve recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.

·        Build management capability at every level of the organisation.

·        Support career development and learning across the business, helping people become Creative Problem Solvers who continue to grow and develop.

International HR & Compliance

·        Lead HR across our UK and international operations, including the Netherlands, Germany and Monaco.

·        Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

·        Lead global mobility, visas and international employment requirements.

·        Maintain a practical and commercially sensible approach to risk and compliance.

HR Operations

·        Lead and develop the HR function.

·        Work closely with the HR Manager to ensure HR operations, payroll, benefits and administration are delivered efficiently and accurately.

·        Improve HR systems, reporting and people data to support better decision making.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

·        Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role.

·        Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge.

·        Experience coaching managers and improving organisational performance.

·        Experience operating within an international business.

·        Able to influence senior leaders and challenge constructively.

·        Commercial, pragmatic and highly credible.

·        CIPD Level 7 qualified, or equivalent senior-level experience.

The Person

·        Straight talking and practical.

·        High standards and low ego.

·        Comfortable holding difficult conversations.

·        Builds trust quickly and challenges constructively.

·        Sees HR as a driver of business performance, not an administrative function.

·        Brings Positive Energy, promotes a One Team culture and is genuinely Easy to Work With.

·        Commercially minded and focused on helping the business succeed.