Head of Human Resources - UK Pathways

at  Kaplan International

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES - UK PATHWAYS

Reference number: JR244651
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office in London SE1
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 per annum plus bonus (or potentially £80,000-£90,000 per annum plus bonus, for a candidate already experienced in a similar role at this level).
We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to join our team.
As Head of Human Resources and a member of our senior management team, 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:

• Oversee the UK HR function that the supports both the UK Pathways business and KI group shared services (Legal, IT and group Finance), ensuring the delivery of comprehensive HR services via your own team and in partnership with group HR shared services
• Partner with the Managing Director – UK Pathways and wider the senior leadership team 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.
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/p93tbk9f

WHAT WE DO

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.
In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

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