Head of People Transformation 

Leeds

Permanent 

 

Summary 

We’re recruiting this exciting and pivotal new Head of People Transformation role, which will be responsible for the end-to-end transformation activity across the People Team. 

In this newly created role, you'll help define how the people function operates and delivers value across the business. You'll be responsible for helping to shape colleague and manager experiences, drive greater efficiency and stability, and ensure that the function is set up with the capabilities, tools and technology to deliver the strategic plan.

You'll lead on the evolution of the People operating model, championing new ways of working, harnessing new thinking and adopting new technologies to create a high performing, future proof function that enables business growth and supports a rapidly growing workforce. 

Some of the key deliverables for the role include: 

• Support the overall People function transformation agenda, creating a clear vision, roadmap and outcomes
• Help shape and implement a future fit People operating model that balances strategic partnering with strong and consistent service delivery
• Improve colleague and manager experience utilising technology effectively
• Drive the adoption of digital tools, data and automation to improve accuracy, insight and efficiency across People services
• Lead change management for the People function and wider business, ensuring changes are understood, embedded and sustained
• Act as a senior adviser to the Group People Director on People transformation, service delivery and operating model matters
• Support the People function SLT in the delivery of transformation and other projects
• Work in close partnership with IT, Finance and other corporate functions to align transformation activity
• Track and report on benefits, outcomes and performance measures linked to the transformation programme
• Creation of a clear People transformation strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Increased use of data and insight to support decision making

What we're looking for: 

• Previous senior level experience in People transformation, HR transformation
• Ideally with a generalist HR background
• Proven track record of leading large scale change programmes in complex organisations and comfortable working through ambiguity and change
• Strong understanding of different People operating models and service delivery approaches
• Experience of HR systems, digital tools or process automation
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality and colleague experience
• Comfortable working with data, metrics and performance measures
• Clear and pragmatic thinker with a strong delivery focus

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)  
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

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