Head of human resources Work, Jobs in United Kingdom (with Salaries)

Head of People
MCR Property Group Ltd —Manchester
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Human resources
- Business
- Leadership
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Group Head of People (HR)
Brusco Food Group —Evesham
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Team management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
8d
Head of Strategic HR & Advisory
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £70,666 - £87,634 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
9d
Head of People Partnering, Full time, Permanent
Edinburgh Napier University —Sighthill
- £58,225 - £69,488 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Courts
HM Prison & Probation Service —Ashington
- £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Human Resources Manager
The Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute —Glasgow
- £48,123 - £58,607 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of HR
BAE Systems —Preston
- £85,000 a year
- Human resources
- Leadership
9d
Head of Service Safer Partnerships (CDC)
Doncaster City Council —Doncaster
- £72,379 - £78,160 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Head of Stakeholder Communications
International Baccalaureate —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School
7d
Head of Education and Student Experience (HESE)
University College London —London
- £68,284 - £76,244 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Human Capital - EUR
Malaysia Airlines —London
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
3d
Head of Service for Adult Community Health Services
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust —Godalming
- £81,774 - £93,879 a year
- Full-time
- Management
9d
Head of Strategic Resourcing and People Operations
Companies House —Edinburgh
- £74,089 - £80,300 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
2d
Trust Professional Head of Social Work
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust —South London
- £88,250 - £100,355 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Head of Employee Experience
Cabinet Office —London
- £73,690 - £80,342 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Human resources
- IT
- Annual leave
1d
Head of HR
Walkers Global —London
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
1d
Professional Lead - Human Resources
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust —Brighton
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
4d
HR People Business Partner
Apex Hotels Ltd —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Head of Health & Safety Europe / Director HSE Europe.
Boralex —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
11d
People Partner, Full time, Permanent
Edinburgh Napier University —Sighthill
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Head of People

MCR Property Group Ltd -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent
£70,000 - £80,000 a year

Qualifications

Human resources
Business
Leadership

Full job description

Head of Human Resources

Location: Manchester

Permanent

About MCR Property Group

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.

With a multi-billion-pound portfolio spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and student accommodation assets, MCR is entering a significant phase of growth. The business is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and performance-driven, with a clear focus on delivering value through acquisition, development, and active asset management.

This is an opportunity to join a business where decisions are made quickly, standards are high, and individuals are empowered to make a tangible impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute Head of Human Resources to build and lead the people strategy during a critical phase of expansion of our Flow Student brand.

This role will operate at senior leadership level, partnering directly with key stakeholders across the Flow Student business to ensure the organisational structure, talent capability, and culture are aligned to support continued growth.

You will be responsible for shaping a scalable, high-performance HR function, capable of supporting a dynamic property business operating across multiple sectors and locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a people strategy aligned to MCR's growth and investment objectives within Flow Student.

Partner with senior leadership to influence organisational design, workforce planning, and business structure

Drive performance-led initiatives that embed accountability and commercial focus across teams

Lead and evolve recruitment strategy across construction, property, and corporate functions

Develop succession planning and leadership capability across the organisation

Implement robust performance management frameworks aligned to business outcomes

Culture & Employee Engagement

Shape and embed a high-performance, delivery-focused culture

Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity

Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters

HR Operations & Compliance

Mobilisation & TUPE Expertise - Lead all people-related mobilisation activity across new site acquisitions and operator transitions

Oversee TUPE processes, consultation, and integration of transferring employees

Ensure smooth cultural and operational integration into the Flow Student model

Partner with Operations to deliver Day 1 readiness from a people and structure perspective

Data, Systems & HR Tech

Own and develop HR systems and data strategy (HRIS, reporting dashboards, integrations)

Use data to drive decision-making across attrition, performance, recruitment, and cost

Align HR systems with wider business platforms (e.g. operations, CRM, finance)

Commercial & Cost Control Accountability

Multi-Site / Operational Workforce Strategy

Develop scalable workforce models across multi-site operations

Standardise role structures, job descriptions, and operating models across the portfolio

Support regional and site-level leadership with workforce planning and performance

Risk, Governance & Audit Readiness

Leadership Behaviour & Culture Definition

Report of Success Measures

Creating a reduction in staff turnover (target to be defined)

Time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics

Agency cost reduction

% of roles filled internally (succession pipeline strength)

Employee engagement scores (with year-on-year improvement)

Successful mobilisation delivery (on-time, zero major ER issues)

Payroll accuracy and HR compliance audit scores

Employee Lifecycle Ownership

Attraction Recruitment Onboarding Performance Development Retention Exit

Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation across a multi-site portfolio

Oversee HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Optimise HR systems and processes to support operational efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

Design and implement competitive reward and benefits strategies

Oversee payroll and benefits administration across the business

Benchmark compensation structures in line with market and sector expectations

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the HR function

Build a proactive, commercially aware HR team capable of supporting rapid growth

Ensure HR is seen as a value-driving function, not just a support service

Candidate Profile

Experience

8-12+ years' progressive HR experience, with significant time spent in senior leadership roles

Proven track record operating within fast-paced, growth-focused environments

Experience within property, construction, real estate, or a related sector is highly advantageous

Qualifications

Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) preferred but not mandatory.

Core Competencies

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align people strategy to business performance

Confident operating at board level, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing teams

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Personal Attributes

Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

Hands-on and pragmatic, with a delivery-focused mindset

High emotional intelligence and sound judgement

Professional, discreet, and solutions-oriented

Success Measures

Delivery of a scalable HR function aligned to business growth

Improved talent acquisition outcomes across key business areas

Strong employee engagement and retention metrics

Effective succession planning and leadership development

Reduced HR risk and full compliance across the portfolio

Why Join MCR Property Group

Opportunity to shape and lead the HR function within a high-growth business

Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where impact is visible and valued

A role with genuine influence over culture, performance, and long-term success.

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head of human resources jobs in united kingdom

Head of People

Group Head of People (HR)

Head of Strategic HR & Advisory

Head of People Partnering, Full time, Permanent

Head of Courts

Human Resources Manager

Head of HR

Head of Service Safer Partnerships (CDC)

Head of Stakeholder Communications

Head of Education and Student Experience (HESE)

Head of Human Capital - EUR

Head of Service for Adult Community Health Services

Head of Strategic Resourcing and People Operations

Trust Professional Head of Social Work

Head of Employee Experience

Head of HR

Professional Lead - Human Resources

HR People Business Partner

Head of Health & Safety Europe / Director HSE Europe.

People Partner, Full time, Permanent

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