Head of HR - PR

About the role

We are a fast‑growing, female‑founded communications business looking for our first Head of HR. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will build and lead the people function, ensuring a solid HR foundation while supporting strategic growth.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement HR policies, processes and operational procedures.
• Manage employee relations, employment law compliance and complex case handling.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent acquisition and organisational development.
• Oversee the employee experience, from onboarding through performance management.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to inform business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to scale the HR function as the company expands.

Required profile

• CIPD‑qualified with proven generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and UK employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to create structure in a growing organisation.
• Comfortable working both strategically with senior leaders and hands‑on with day‑to‑day HR tasks.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000 per year.
• Flexible Monday‑Wednesday office schedule with part‑time options.
• Opportunity to shape a brand‑new HR function from the ground up.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and equality.