HR and OD
HR
Head of HR
Ref: 000953
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £72,117 - £76,523 per annum (SM1)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Location: Spindles Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025
Shortlisting and Interview Dates: TBC.
We’re seeking a ambition and experienced HR leader to join our senior team and shape the future of our function. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape services which are fit to meet our ambitions for Oldham.
As Head of HR, you’ll lead HR operational advisory service and employment services (resourcing, systems, payroll). You’ll provide expert guidance to leaders at all levels. You will have opportunity to shape and implement programmes which will meet employment law requirements and support Oldham to be the best place to live and work. With a strong track record in HR leadership you’ll bring credibility, innovation, and a passion for people.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To succeed in this role, you will be able to:

• Evidence CIPD qualifications and significant knowledge of legal & compliance standards, as well as HR best practice.
• Evidence significant experience in senior HR roles in complex, unionised environments.
• Influence varied stakeholders both internally and externally, both strategically and operationally.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

• Evidence CIPD qualifications and significant knowledge of legal & compliance standards, as well as HR best practice.
• Evidence significant experience in senior HR roles in complex, unionised environments.
• Influence varied stakeholders both internally and externally, both strategically and operationally