11 results for Learning And Development Specialist in Birmingham, Birmingham

Group Financial Controller

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist technology services provider with offices in Milton Keynes.The RoleAs Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the CFO and take responsibility for core financial reporting and commercial development. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Production of quarterly consolidated reporting for UK and foreign entities</li><li>Production of individual and consolidated group financial statements</li><li>Review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Develop, maintain and improve the financial control environment</li><li>Production of the company/group business plan and budget to aid in strategic development and growth</li><li>Management of working capital and cashflow, through regular cashflow forecasting</li><li>Production of regular monthly and other periodic financial returns to banks, ensuring compliance with banking covenants</li><li>Working with the CFO to prepare business cases and financial models for new sites and customers</li><li>Integration of new companies</li><li>Tax compliance ownership - VAT, corporation tax, payroll, CIS</li><li>Liaison with insurance brokers and other advisors as required</li><li>Team Management</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant most likely from a large accounting firm and with a number of years experience post practice and technically strong in accounting across group environments. This is an excellent development opportunity within a specialist technology area that offers excellent career certainty and growth.Salary and BenefitsRole of Group Financial Controller is based in the office in Milton Keynes for 2-3 days and 2-3 from home with some travel across UK locations expected and is paying £80-100K + Bonus + BenefitsRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNzY2NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-28T15:28:16Z

Category Specialist

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Contract
120 - 140 GBP / Daily
Category Specialist - Hybrid - Leicester - 6-month assignment - up to £140/dayRobert Half are thrilled to be working with a leading international organisation in their search for a Field Subcontracting Category Specialist for an initial 6-month period.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a subcontractor network across the UK and Nordics. You'll ensure the right suppliers are in place to support operations, while driving cost, quality, compliance, and performance.Working closely with procurement, operations, and H&S teams, you'll influence sourcing decisions, lead negotiations, and play a key role in delivering major business initiatives.Key Details:<ul><li>Job Title: Category Specialist</li><li>Location: Leicester</li><li>Salary: £120 - £140/day</li><li>Working pattern: Full-time - hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)</li><li>Contract Length: 6 months, potential for extension</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and coordinate subcontractor relationships across the UK and Nordic region.</li><li>Ensure subcontractors are successfully onboarded, compliant, and ready to support operational requirements.</li><li>Build strong partnerships with suppliers, driving performance, quality, and service delivery.</li><li>Lead commercial negotiations and support the renewal of pricing agreements.</li><li>Work closely with operational teams to understand workforce requirements and ensure sufficient subcontractor capacity.</li><li>Support sourcing activities and contribute to strategic tender processes.</li><li>Collaborate with health, safety, and compliance teams to ensure suppliers meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Analyse supplier performance, spend, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Deliver cost-saving initiatives and support wider category management objectives.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Experience within construction, engineering, industrial services, facilities management, utilities, or a related sector would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Experience in procurement, category management, supplier management, or subcontractor management.</li><li>Previous experience working with subcontracted services, labour providers, or external delivery partners.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMDI1MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-10T09:36:20Z

Payroll Specialist

Leicestershire, Leicestershire
remote
Temporary
32000 - 34000 GBP / Yearly
We are supporting a business seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the end-to-end processing of a weekly payroll on an interim basis for approximately 3 months. Alongside day-to-day payroll delivery, there is a key focus on reviewing current processes and providing insight into how systems and workflows can be streamlined to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for c.300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments</li><li>Extract and review time and attendance data, including hours worked and absences</li><li>Input and reconcile payroll data within the payroll system</li><li>Calculate and process holiday, sickness, and other statutory absences</li><li>Ensure all payroll submissions comply with UK statutory requirements (PAYE, NICs, SSP etc.)</li><li>Handle payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Maintain and update employee records, including starters and leavers</li><li>Support administration of benefits such as pensions and private medical insurance</li><li>Produce payroll and ad hoc reports for finance and management teams</li><li>Review current payroll processes and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting</li></ul>Key Requirements<ul><li>Proven experience processing weekly payroll of a similar size</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements</li><li>Experience using payroll systems (e.g. IRIS, ADP, Sage or similar)</li><li>Confident handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy</li><li>Ability to assess existing processes and provide practical recommendations for improvement</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>Interim assignment for approximately 3 months</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continual improvement mindset</li><li>Able to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing finance function</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS44MjI1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-13T15:50:55Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation based in Cowley (Oxford) to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will receive a salary of up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities <ul><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure supplier invoices are accurate, correctly coded, and recorded in the accounting system</li><li>Maintain and update vendor records, resolving any discrepancies or payment queries</li><li>Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting tasks</li><li>Assist with the planning and implementation of an ERP system upgrade</li></ul> Key experience and attributes <ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing</li><li>Solid experience in accounts payable within a fast-paced environment</li><li>Confidence working with ERP systems and Excel</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change</li><li>Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach</li><li>Strong transactional finance experience</li><li>Ideally multi-currency invoice experience</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMTAyNTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-08T13:19:00Z

Group Accountant (TM1 Specialist)

Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting for an Interim Consolidation & Reporting Specialist with strong experience with TM1 or IBM Planning & Analytics.<ul><li>Contract duration: 3-6 Months</li><li>Location: Gloucester/ Hybrid (1-2 days onsite)</li><li>Competitive Daily Rate</li><li>ASAP Start</li></ul>The business is looking for a hands-on TM1 expert who can step in quickly and take technical ownership of the environment, ensuring stability, control, and integrity of Group reporting processes.This is a highly technical role focused on system ownership and consolidation accuracy rather than business partnering or stakeholder reporting. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Day-to-day ownership of TM1, ensuring the system is balanced, reconciled, and fully operational</li><li>Investigation and resolution of posting issues</li><li>Acting as the escalation point for TM1 system issues</li><li>Supporting and leading the month-end consolidation process</li><li>Ensuring accurate and timely data flows from source systems into TM1</li><li>Supporting junior team members and strengthening close processes</li><li>Maintaining TM1 as the single source of truth for Group financial data</li></ul>Essential experience:<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong, hands-on expertise in IBM TM1 / Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics</li><li>Comfortable operating as the lead TM1 SME within a finance team</li></ul>If this role is of interest, please contact reach out directly to Hannah Curnow or Ben Williams on 01179 935400 for more information.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjEzODgzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-01T12:50:29Z

Group Financial Controller

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist sales and service business with offices in Milton Keynes The RoleAs Group Financial Controller you will take responsibility for 2 business units and their consolidated financial and performance reporting with additional responsibility for further business units in relation to Audit and Cashflow requirements. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Reporting, core accounting, budgeting and forecasting for 2 business units</li><li>Multi site reporting and consolidation</li><li>Stat reporting for group businesses</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Performance reporting</li><li>Overhead analysis</li><li>Managing the Audit process for 4 Group Businesses</li><li>Development of improved reporting, processes and systems</li><li>Trading analysis</li><li>Stakeholder management across the Senior Finance Team and at site level across business units</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a multi-site financial accounting background who is looking for a senior opportunity within a growing and developing business ideally with group reporting and consolidations experience The BusinessThe Organisation is working through Rapid Change and although the Group Financial Controller is newly created and integral in the ongoing development and change of the organisationSalary and BenefitsRole of Group Financial Controller based in Milton Keynes could involve travel across multiple sites time to time but will be mainly working from Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis and paying a salary of £70-80K + Excellent Benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTgzNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T18:38:29Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Oxford to recruit an Accounts Payables Specialist. The AP Specialist will receive a salary of up to £38,000 plus other attractive benefits like a bonus and hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding to the general ledger into the company's accounting system (SAPB1), including Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Employee Expenses & Purchase Orders. Ensuring correct nominal code is used.</li><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliation.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any purchase order issues.</li><li>Raise ad-hoc and business-critical payments in the bank as requested.</li><li>Ensure that all AP generated transactions are posted to the bank accounts in a timely fashion and completed according to the month end timetable in order that bank reconciliations can be completed.</li><li>Review and manage the Accounts Receivable ledger.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable.</li><li>Participate in the planning and implementation of the company's ERP system upgrade</li><li>Actively work with colleagues throughout the business to ensure problems are understood and resolved quickly.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>At least 5 years' experience of working in a similar role in a fast-paced company.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, problem solve, use own initiatives, and respond to changes in priority.</li><li>Ability to exercise effective judgment, discretion, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODUxMDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-24T09:27:35Z

Integration Director

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
- 91000 GBP / Yearly
Interim Integration Director - HealthcareRobert Half is supporting a healthcare organisation with the appointment of an Interim Transformation / Integration Director to lead a major integration programme for a period of 6-12 Months.This is a high-impact interim assignment, focused on integrating an acquisition. The successful candidate will take ownership of the mobilisation plan, customer transition, workforce integration, operating model design and commercial delivery.The role requires someone who can move quickly, operate at board level and bring structure to a complex, time-critical transformation programme. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end mobilisation and transfer of a healthcare service into the existing business.</li><li>Deliver a safe, controlled transition across customers, workforce, systems, processes and operations.</li><li>Build and manage the overall integration plan, including key milestones, risks, dependencies and success measures.</li><li>Work closely with operations, HR, finance, quality, safeguarding, commercial and marketing teams to ensure a joined-up transition.</li><li>Support the transfer and integration of employees, working alongside specialist HR and TUPE support.</li><li>Develop a commercially viable operating model, including cost base, pricing assumptions, margin delivery and long-term scalability.</li><li>Review how customers and service delivery should be allocated across the existing branch or regional structure.</li><li>Design the target operating model for the service once mobilisation is complete.</li><li>Establish clear reporting to the executive team and board, including KPIs, risk management and progress updates.</li><li>Ensure the transition is delivered without compromising quality, safety, customer experience or regulatory standards.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>A senior interim transformation or integration leader with experience in complex service environments.</li><li>Strong background in healthcare, social care, regulated services or another people-led, multi-site environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading acquisitions, service transfers, contract mobilisations, integrations or operational transformation programmes.</li><li>Commercially strong, with the ability to build robust operating models and understand pricing, cost structures and margin delivery.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams including operations, HR, finance, quality, compliance and commercial leadership.</li><li>Comfortable operating at pace, dealing with ambiguity and reporting directly into senior leadership.</li><li>Exposure to regulated environments would be highly desirable, particularly healthcare or care-related services.</li><li>Able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.</li></ul>If you have led complex integrations programmes within healthcare or a similarly regulated environment, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS45Mjk5NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-01T15:47:37Z

Finance Transformation Accountant

Northampton, Northamptonshire
remote
Contract
55000 - 58500 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a large, operationally complex business to recruit for a Finance Transformation Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.This is a project-focused role within an ongoing finance improvement programme. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, designing and embedding standardised financial processes and controls, with a clear remit to transition improvements into business-as-usual operations.The Role<ul class="a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64"><li>Reviewing existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and control gaps</li><li>Taking ownership of specific process improvement workstreams and delivering against a defined programme roadmap</li><li>Designing and documenting standardised processes and SOPs in line with group accounting policies and audit requirements</li><li>Supporting the remediation of historical process and control differences</li><li>Working cross-functionally with finance and operational stakeholders, delivering training and driving change through to BAU handover</li></ul>Requirements<ul class="a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64"><li>Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), will consider QBE candidates</li><li>Demonstrable experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or controls-focused projects</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial accounting and controllership activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany, leases, and fixed assets</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively</li><li>Detail-oriented and solution-focused, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-led environment</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul class="a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64"><li>Salary up to £58,500 depending on experience</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company-sponsored pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working (two to three days per week in the office)</li><li>Monday to Friday, standard business hours</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTg4MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-19T11:16:20Z

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Temporary
15 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Interim Talent Acquisition Coordinator - HybridLocation: Milton Keynes (2 days per week on site / 3 days working from home) Contract: Interim / Temporary Duration: 3 months Start Date: Immediate / ASAPRate: Up to £18 per hour dependent on experience Our client is seeking an experienced, immediately available Talent Acquisition Coordinator on an interim basis. This is an ideal role for a highly organised recruitment professional with strong coordination skills and hands-on experience with Workday.You will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Candidate Screening: Review applications and conduct initial screening to assess suitability</li><li>Interview Coordination: Schedule and manage interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones</li><li>Onboarding Support: Assist with pre-employment checks and onboarding coordination</li><li>Recruitment Administration: Provide general administrative support across the hiring process</li><li>Workday Management: Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows within Workday</li><li>Tracking & Reporting: Create and maintain candidate tracking spreadsheets and recruitment reports</li><li>Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with hiring managers, HR teams, and candidates to ensure a seamless process</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition Coordinator or Recruitment Coordinator role</li><li>Essential: Hands-on experience using Workday ATS</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</li><li>High attention to detail with strong administrative capability</li><li>Ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders simultaneously</li><li>Experience of managing an end to end recruitment process</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Exposure to international hiring or multi-location teams</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative recruitment team</li><li>Immediate start with potential for extension</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay45MzkyOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-16T09:06:01Z

Head of HR

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Head of HRLocation: Oxford (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home, with occasional travel) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annumAbout the RoleRobert Half are working with a well-established organisation in Oxford to recruit a Head of HR. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a pragmatic and effective people strategy that supports business performance, operational excellence, and employee engagement.Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on operational HR leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing day-to-day people challenges with longer-term organisational priorities.Alongside leading the people agenda, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the HR function, reviewing and enhancing processes, systems, and ways of working to ensure the team delivers an efficient, commercially focused service that meets the needs of the business.This role would particularly suit an HR leader who has experience supporting large blue-collar workforces within sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, travel, transportation, distribution, or other operationally focused environments.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a professional, commercially focused people service across the organisation.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies aligned to business objectives.</li><li>Take ownership of complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance and ensuring consistent application of policy and best practice.</li><li>Coach and support managers at all levels, building leadership capability and confidence in people management.</li><li>Drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Lead organisational change and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, systems, and reporting, driving greater efficiency and consistency across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement within the HR function, ensuring services are scalable, customer-focused, and aligned to business needs.</li><li>Use people data and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and support operational performance.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a small central HR team, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally as a Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar.</li><li>Strong operational HR background with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.</li><li>Significant employee relations expertise, including managing complex and sensitive cases.</li><li>Experience coaching, developing, and influencing managers across all levels of an organisation.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing HR teams.</li><li>A track record of improving HR processes, implementing change, and driving operational efficiencies.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience supporting large, dispersed, blue-collar workforces is highly desirable.</li><li>Background within sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, travel, transportation, distribution, warehousing, or other operational environments would be advantageous.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Salary of £75,000-£85,000 </li><li>Hybrid working pattern of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.</li><li>A highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.</li><li>The opportunity to shape and drive the people agenda within a complex operational environment.</li><li>The chance to support HR transformation and process improvement initiatives that deliver tangible business impact.</li><li>A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisational performance, culture, and leadership capability.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDE2NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-10T17:27:36Z