Head of People Partnering

Job Description LHH is partnering with a leading, complex organisation to appoint a Head of People Partnering into a pivotal leadership role within their People function.This is a senior opportunity for an experienced HR leader who has managed a People/HR function and brings strong Trade Union and industrial relations experience.The RoleReporting into the Deputy Director of People, you will sit on the People leadership team and play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisations people strategy.You will lead a People Partnering function responsible for a broad employee relations remit, including union engagement, formal consultation and negotiation frameworks, policy development, organisational change, and complex casework.This role requires a strategic yet hands-on leader who can operate confidently at senior level while ensuring high-quality operational delivery across a large, unionised environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, develop and manage the People Partnering function, driving a high-performing serviceAct as subject matter expert for employee relations and industrial relationsLead Trade Union engagement, including consultation and negotiation processesCoach and support senior leaders on complex ER and organisational change mattersDrive a streamlined and efficient approach to people processes and policyOversee complex casework, risk management, and employment tribunal activityUse data and insight to inform workforce planning and strategic decision makingAbout YouProven experience managing a People/HR function within a large, complex organisationStrong background in Trade Union engagement and industrial relationsExcellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practiceCredible senior leader with experience influencing at executive levelCoaching-led leadership style with a focus on developing othersExperience driving change and improving HR/people processes in fast-paced environmentsThis is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a complex organisation, offering the chance to shape people strategy and lead a critical function.

Created: 2026-04-30