Head of People

MHP Group • Remote (London, ENG, GB) • 1m ago

MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.

We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.

With 230 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.

Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Studio, Mischief and La Plage.

Role overview

The Head of People reports to the Chief Executive and is responsible for managing the People Advisor, People Co-ordinator and Talent Partner. You will manage and oversee the people function to create and maintain our overall employee experience. As part of a small team with a large remit you will be a generalist who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level.

You will strategically partner with the CEO, Practice Heads, Line Managers and external partners to drive the creation of a high performing and inclusive culture and work environment.

As the Head of People at MHP Group, you will:

Set, communicate and deliver the People strategy and adapt it in line with business demands
Drive HR initiatives and change programmes, ensuring they are delivered in line with the business needs and priorities
Coach, support, mentor and challenge senior leaders and line managers in the application of HR Policies and practices, including performance management, organisational design, RDI and training and development
Provide advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk to the business
Effectively measure HR activity, presenting relevant data and analysis to the senior Leadership team to support recommendations in approach
Develop a learning and development strategy and training programme which develops top talent, drives performance, aids succession and increases retention. Lead the annual performance review cycles
In conjunction with the Finance Director lead the salary review process (twice a year) to ensure fair pay principle are applied across the agency. Continually monitor the marketplace in relation to external benchmark salaries
Work with senior teams to ensure that each department is meeting the committed diversity representation KPI’s through an inclusive hiring, progression, and retention approach
Partner with the appropriate central teams to ensure all legal, contractual and reward issues are managed appropriately
Provide leadership and mentoring to the People team, including a People Co-ordinator, People Advisor and Talent Partner

You will:

Have proven ability to establish a position of trust with senior leaders, providing support, advice and guidance that improves team and personal performance
Have previous experience of developing and leading successful people management initiatives, including restructuring and change
Have previous experience of managing complex ER issues
Have experience of identifying and developing training and development plans and managing appraisal cycles
Have experience of managing pay review cycles and advising an fair pay principles
Have experience of introducing and managing diversity and inclusion initiatives and developing company culture
Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and experience of working with Senior Leadership team
Be an entrepreneurial self-starter with previous experience of operating in a dynamic, complex, fast paced environment, where clear structure and process may not be apparent
Have the ability to deal with a high workload and conflicting demands.
Be up to date on UK employment law
Have knowledge of TUPE and M&A an advantage
CIPD qualification preferred

And in return, we offer:

Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
Gym & Shopping discounts
Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
Hybrid (up to 3 days remote working per week)
‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year