Head of HR

Permanent | £49,217-£53,418 per annum

We are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, values-led organisation in South Wales to recruit their new Head of Human Resources.

This organisation has an extraordinary purpose and a reputation for putting people at the heart of everything it does. Over recent years, significant investment has been made in culture, leadership and employee engagement, creating a workplace where values are lived every day and colleagues genuinely feel connected to the organisation's mission.

This role will suit someone who is passionate about creating exceptional workplace cultures, developing people and making a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation. Whether you're an experienced HR leader looking to move into the third sector or an established HR Manager ready to take the next step into a Head of HR position, we'd love to hear from you.

With strong employee engagement, excellent staff retention and an ambitious leadership team, this is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that is already performing well and help shape what comes next.

The Job

Reporting to the Director of People, the Head of Human Resources will lead a HR team while providing both strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will ensure the People Strategy continues to support organisational objectives while developing an engaging, high-performing culture. This is a broad leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence every stage of the employee experience and make a genuine organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a small HR team.

  • Deliver and continually evolve the People Strategy.

  • Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic HR advice and coaching.

  • Drive organisational development, workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.

  • Continue to strengthen leadership capability across the organisation.

  • Review and enhance Learning & Development provision.

  • Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.

  • Continue to develop Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

  • Lead strategic HR projects and support organisational change.

  • Ensure HR policies, practices and processes continue to support a positive employee experience.

The Person Specification

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Experience leading a generalist HR function.
  • Experience managing and developing people.
  • Strong organisational development and change management expertise.
  • The ability to influence, coach and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience delivering strategic people initiatives aligned to organisational objectives.
  • A collaborative and authentic leadership style.
  • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) as a minimum, with CIPD membership desirable.

Above all, you will be passionate about developing people, building positive workplace cultures and making a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £49,217 – £53,418
  • 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
  • Hybrid working (minimum three days on site)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan, 24/7 GP and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Salary sacrifice schemes

The Next Step

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity where your work will genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To express your interest or request a confidential discussion, please send your CV to Karen@Sitka.Wales. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

 

At a glance

Job title
Head of HR
Salary
£49,217-£53,418 per annum
Location
Vale of Glamorgan
Date posted
Tuesday 18th August, 2026

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