HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES - KAPLAN PROFESSIONAL

Reference number: JR244539
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office in London SE1
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £85,000-£100,000 per annum plus 10% bonus
We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to join our team.
As Head of Human Resources, you will play an important role in building and managing a successful business with a focused, engaged, diverse, empowered workforce. Your focus will be on supporting and empowering our teams to act with integrity and drive our organisation’s success, and you will:
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Oversee the HR function, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive HR services, via your own team and in partnership with group HR shared services

• Support the Leaders of our Professional Education and Assessment businesses in shaping and fostering the organisational culture and values
• Develop and implement strategies that enhance employee attraction, engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, aligning people practices with the overall goals and objectives of Kaplan
• Undertake Kaplan group responsibilities, working with colleagues globally on people initiatives that impact across the group, providing to you the opportunity to access materials, tools and support from other Kaplan business units.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Head of Human Resources or similar, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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WHAT WE DO

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we’ve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We believe equality, diversity, and inclusion - of culture, experiences, and perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner, and employer, we are committed to promoting a world in which diverse talent can equally develop, advance and thrive. This includes making sure people with disabilities are given the opportunity to bring their best.
We’re dedicated to making Kaplan a great place to work where everyone can succeed, and we proudly participate in the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as found in the “What you’ll bring to the role “ section of the job description. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend

You will be an experienced HR professional with the necessary skills to balance the needs of your various stakeholders, navigate the UK’s employment legislation, and create an environment where people can give their best and fulfil their potential.

This will include:

• Proven experience in a leadership role focused on culture, employee engagement, people strategy and HR management
• Strong understanding of organisational development, talent management, and change management principles
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and their impact on the workplace
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing people-related policies and programs
• Commercial awareness with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure key deadlines are met