Head of human resources Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Skills
Novartis —London
- £81,480 - £151,320 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
3d
Head of People & Culture
1inch —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Human resources
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Head of People Systems
HCA Healthcare UK —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Human resources
- IT
- Employee discount
Head of Consumer Insights - FTC 18 Months
Anglo American / De Beers Group —London
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Commercialisation UK
ADM —London
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
7d
Global Head of Wellness and Longevity
Maybourne —London
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Deputy Human Resources Manager
Rhythmic Care UK Ltd —Ilford
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
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2h
Head of DEI - UK
Athabasca Catering OLD —London
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Head of Technical Services
Victoria and Albert Museum —London
- £46,947 a year
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Head of HR
Walkers Global —London
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
Global Head of Whistleblowing Central Function and Central Investigations Function
Deutsche Bank —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
2h
Global Head of Privacy
ASCOT GROUP —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Human Resources Manager
Watson Farley & Williams —London
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
Global Unlocking Potential - Wellbeing Senior Manager
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Human resources
HR Business Partner
Integral Memory Plc —London
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- SharePoint
- In-person
Quick apply
14d
Head of DEI - UK
Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union —London
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Human Capital Associate – UK & EUR
Malaysia Airlines —London
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Human resources
Human Resources Business Partner - FTC
GLL —Woolwich
- Up to £61,902.08 a year
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- In-person
7d
Head of DEI - UK
Balke Brown Transwestern —London
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
Quick apply
HR Generalist
Clear Street —London
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Human resources

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Head of Skills

Novartis -
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Full-time
£81,480 - £151,320 a year
3 days ago

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#LI-Hybrid
London, UK; Dublin, Ireland or Munich, Germany (see separate postings)

Relocation Support: This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if you could redefine how a global organization understands talent? As Head of Skills, you will shape the future of how skills power careers, learning, and workforce transformation at Novartis. This is a rare opportunity to lead an enterprise-wide skills agenda—bringing together strategy, data, and emerging technologies to build a more agile, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. Working at the intersection of talent, learning, and innovation, you will influence senior leaders and turn cutting-edge market insights into scalable, human-centered solutions that truly impact how people grow and thrive.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the enterprise skills strategy, aligning governance, priorities, and operating model across Novartis
Continuously scan external markets for skills trends, innovations, and regulatory developments shaping talent practices
Influence senior stakeholders to embed skills-based approaches across talent, learning, and workforce decisions
Establish and evolve enterprise standards for skills taxonomy, proficiency, assessment, and language
Partner with Reward and Organization Development to shape job architecture and career frameworks
Embed skills across the full talent lifecycle, including acquisition, learning, performance, and mobility
Translate skills insights into actionable recommendations for workforce planning and capability development
Shape enterprise use cases for Workday Skills Cloud and related skills-driven digital experiences
Collaborate with technology teams to ensure responsible, ethical, and scalable skills solutions
Lead responsible artificial intelligence practices, ensuring fairness, transparency, and inclusive skills design

Essential Requirements

Extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, learning, or workforce transformation at global scale
Deep expertise in skills-based talent practices, including taxonomies, job architecture, and career frameworks
Strong understanding of human resources technology, including skills intelligence platforms and data-driven solutions
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide change across complex organizations
Experience translating market trends and workforce data into strategic talent and capability decisions
Demonstrated commitment to ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of artificial intelligence in talent practices

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 81.480 - 151.320 GBP

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Primary location salary range

£81,480.00 - £151,320.00

Division

People & Organization

Business Unit

Human Resources

Location

United Kingdom

Site

London (The Westworks)

Company / Legal Entity

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Functional Area

Human Resources

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

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