Head of HR

Recruiter
Thales
Location
Basingstoke
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Apr 2015
Closes
01 May 2015
Sectors
Human Resources
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Head of HR

Basingstoke

GBPNegotiable plus benefits

Thales is a leading force in cyber security, both in the UK and globally. We also safeguard and advise some of the biggest names in the aerospace, transportation, defence and energy markets. To keep their information and communications safe and secure in constantly shifting and immensely challenging environments, we need to excel, evolve and invent. This is especially true in consulting, where we have been delivering improvements for customers since 1989.

As our business continues to grow, we have a requirement to bring in an experienced and driven Head of HR. This is a high-profile position: one where you will have a profound impact as you identify, articulate and implement an HR strategy which delivers successful business results. You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills along with previous experience in an influential HR role, operating as part of a management team in a Matrix organisation.

Familiar with managing change this role represents an exceptional opportunity to work with a business area seen as a key component in the future growth of the Thales group as a whole.

Educated to degree or equivalent level, and able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development the Head of HR will work closely with the HR Director and other Heads of HR to identify strategic business activities that require HR support. Designing and delivering these HR services the role holder will coach, challenge and advise the management team to ensure business objectives are delivered.

Key responsibilities will include:

Accountable for the interpretation of the business strategy and the implementation of HR activity that contributes to future profitability in their segment.

Measurably contribute to the leadership, growth and profitability of the business through effective development and delivery of the people strategy.

Demonstrate specific contribution to the business performance through agreed metrics.

Act as the Key Account Manager and key interface with other parts of the HR function, drawing on specialist HR support & resources to deliver the HR strategy.

Deliver Group and UK HR projects, policies and strategies, agreeing any local differences in advance

Act as an advocate for Company values at all times and ensure others act as role models within the function and management team to which they are aligned

Develop the capability of the HR function and improve line management capability within the overall Thales UK business

Work as part of an integrated and collaborative HR function that is focussed on driving business success

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