Head of HR
Primary Location: Portishead office
Hybrid Working Available: Yes
Would you like a high-impact role, leading and shaping people strategies across the organisation?
Do you want to develop your career in HR with a unique and growing technology company which has a global reach?
Would you like to work with the board and operational managers to help achieve strategic goals?
If the answer is yes, please keep reading! Viper Innovations Ltd
provides innovative, high-end engineering products and service solutions for the Global Subsea Oil & Gas and Rail industries. We are the winners of the Innovation & Technology award at The Business Leader Awards Ceremony 2022 and have an Enterprise Partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology. In 2024 we won the Subsea Expo Awards Company of The Year (over 50 employees) and were listed in ‘The Sunday Times: Best Places to Work 2024. We have a dynamic and enterprising leadership and management team, and a total staff of 86 based in the UK and the United States. The Role: We are looking for a highly motivated individual, either wanting to progress to an HR leadership role, or who has previous experience at this level, with a passion for driving our people strategy. The day-to-day will be varied but will have a focus on all aspects of the people strategy, collaborating closely with Viper’s board of directors, managers and supported by the HR team adopting HR best practice in the UK and other relevant countries. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead HR strategies to ensure they support business growth, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Leadership of the HR department and driving the performance to support the company’s business growth. Lead the development of the company’s organisational culture and ensure alignment with the Group’s values and behaviours. Forecast and plan workforce requirements, working in conjunction with the Board and managers, to meet future business needs at Viper, whether in the UK or other countries/jurisdictions. Foster relationships with external suppliers, including recruitment firms, training providers, and benefits suppliers. Provide insights to the Board and managers on HR matters and issues that impact, or may impact, the business. What We Are Looking For: A highly motivated individual with:
Previous experience in a senior HR role in a fast-paced organisation. Able to proactively drive, lead and execute a people plan and experience in business partnering with a proven ability to empower and develop others. Degree educated and CIPD qualified at level 7. Understands and can take account of the commercial considerations and financial implications of their decision-making. Proven problem-solving and strategic skills at a senior level. Experience as a leader and role model.
Desirable, but not essential:
Background in the engineering and oil & gas industry. Previous experience in HR in the global market.
What’s in it for you? Performance related bonus
to celebrate the successes of the Group, your department, and your performance. 26 days holiday
plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell 5 additional days). Access to comprehensive
private medical healthcare scheme .
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Primary Location: Portishead office
Hybrid Working Available: Yes
Would you like a high-impact role, leading and shaping people strategies across the organisation?
Do you want to develop your career in HR with a unique and growing technology company which has a global reach?
Would you like to work with the board and operational managers to help achieve strategic goals?
If the answer is yes, please keep reading! Viper Innovations Ltd
provides innovative, high-end engineering products and service solutions for the Global Subsea Oil & Gas and Rail industries. We are the winners of the Innovation & Technology award at The Business Leader Awards Ceremony 2022 and have an Enterprise Partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology. In 2024 we won the Subsea Expo Awards Company of The Year (over 50 employees) and were listed in ‘The Sunday Times: Best Places to Work 2024. We have a dynamic and enterprising leadership and management team, and a total staff of 86 based in the UK and the United States. The Role: We are looking for a highly motivated individual, either wanting to progress to an HR leadership role, or who has previous experience at this level, with a passion for driving our people strategy. The day-to-day will be varied but will have a focus on all aspects of the people strategy, collaborating closely with Viper’s board of directors, managers and supported by the HR team adopting HR best practice in the UK and other relevant countries. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead HR strategies to ensure they support business growth, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Leadership of the HR department and driving the performance to support the company’s business growth. Lead the development of the company’s organisational culture and ensure alignment with the Group’s values and behaviours. Forecast and plan workforce requirements, working in conjunction with the Board and managers, to meet future business needs at Viper, whether in the UK or other countries/jurisdictions. Foster relationships with external suppliers, including recruitment firms, training providers, and benefits suppliers. Provide insights to the Board and managers on HR matters and issues that impact, or may impact, the business. What We Are Looking For: A highly motivated individual with:
Previous experience in a senior HR role in a fast-paced organisation. Able to proactively drive, lead and execute a people plan and experience in business partnering with a proven ability to empower and develop others. Degree educated and CIPD qualified at level 7. Understands and can take account of the commercial considerations and financial implications of their decision-making. Proven problem-solving and strategic skills at a senior level. Experience as a leader and role model.
Desirable, but not essential:
Background in the engineering and oil & gas industry. Previous experience in HR in the global market.
What’s in it for you? Performance related bonus
to celebrate the successes of the Group, your department, and your performance. 26 days holiday
plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell 5 additional days). Access to comprehensive
private medical healthcare scheme .
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