Head of HR - Creative

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Head of HR to lead the People agenda across one of its most exciting business areas within a well-known consumer-facing business. This is a strategic business partnering role with a focus on relationship management, driving change, and playing a key role in the company's growth and transformation phase. Apply now to join this dynamic team!

Handle Recruitment has been supporting the creative industries since 1978, expanding across various sectors including music, film, TV, entertainment, fashion, live events, sport, publishing, and creative services. They offer recruitment, people consultancy, and freelance payroll solutions, partnering with organizations of all sizes to find exceptional talent.

Company Overview

Handle Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency established in 1978, dedicated to serving the creative industries. They have built a strong reputation by providing permanent, temporary, and interim recruitment services, alongside people consultancy and freelance payroll and compliance solutions. They partner with a diverse range of clients, from established brands to emerging companies, across multiple sectors.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: £95,000.00/yr - £100,000.00/yr
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Not Specified

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People agenda across key business areas.
• Manage a small team of People Partners within a COE structure.
• Develop and implement an impactful People plan aligned with business ambitions.
• Oversee organisation design, talent management, culture, performance, change, and complex ER issues.
• Partner with Exec and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Get involved in operational HR tasks when needed.

Requirements

• Senior-level HR generalist skillset.
• Strong commercial acumen and curiosity about business performance.
• Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Confidence to challenge thinking and act as a critical friend.
• Credible, confident, and resilient personality, with a collaborative and low-ego approach.
• Experience in partnering, building trust, and demonstrating commercial impact.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead the People agenda in a growing and transforming business.
• Influence and drive change within an exciting business area.
• Work closely with Exec and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Be part of a company that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support from a company that prides itself on attracting the best talent.