Head of HR | Elderly Care
Hertfordshire
£75,000 - £80,000 + attractive benefits package
Full time
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a valued client in their recruitment for an experienced Head of HR to join the senior leadership team of a well-established, values-driven elderly care provider based in Herefordshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the organisation’s centralised HR function, shaping and delivering the people strategy across the group while supporting operational leaders to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued development of the business, ensuring the organisation continues to attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff across its services.
This role will combine both strategic leadership and operational involvement, with the successful individual expected to work closely with the wider leadership team while also maintaining a hands-on approach within the HR function.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have experience operating at Head of People, Head of HR, or HR Director level, ideally within healthcare, social care, or another regulated environment.
You will be confident supporting and advising senior leadership, able to challenge constructively where needed while maintaining strong working relationships across the organisation. Experience managing a centralised HR team and supporting multi-site operations will be essential.
The role requires someone who can take ownership of key initiatives and deliver them independently, ensuring projects are implemented effectively while maintaining a detailed, compliance-led approach in line with regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves when required, rather than purely delegating. You will have a strong understanding of employment law, HR best practice, and organisational development, alongside a genuine passion for creating positive workplace cultures within care environments.
Requirements
Location
The role is based in Hertfordshire and is commutable from: St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Bishop’s Stortford, Borehamwood and Hertford.
Summary
My client is seeking an experienced Head of HR with a strong background operating within a regulated environment to provide strategic leadership across the organisation’s people function. In return, they are offering a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000, alongside an attractive benefits package.
Recommendation
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Gavin Fox direct on 02392 313 040 / 07932 647 505. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected]
