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Job no: 553407
Work type: Full time
Site: Redditch
Categories: HR/People
Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £110000
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre
Location: Fixed Hybrid - Onsite in Redditch (Worcestershire) Monday Wednesday
Reports to: HR Director
About Halfords:
At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a leading specialist retailer, we drive market innovation with a customer-focused approach and a diverse product range. Our services encompass everything from e-bike and electric vehicle maintenance to on-demand solutions, creating a unique and convenient experience for our customers. We are dedicated to fostering loyalty by providing compelling reasons for our customers to return, ensuring their continued enjoyment of motoring and cycling. Our dedicated team plays a vital role in our success, and we believe that attracting the right talent is key to our future growth.
About the role
We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Head of Resourcing to lead our recruitment efforts across our diverse business landscape, which includes our retail stores, garages, and business-to-business services. In this critical role, you will develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with our organisational goals and values, shaping and developing our employee value proposition. You will lead a talented team of Talent Acquisition professionals, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and initiative thrive.
As Head of Resourcing, you’ll oversee the recruitment budget and planning for various business units, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and robustly, in line with our financial targets. You will establish and embed operating principles to further the success of our recruitment efforts and drive continuous improvement. Your focus on enhancing the candidate experience will ensure that all applicants, whether front-line staff or back-office specialists, feel valued and engaged throughout the hiring process.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and in this role, you will work closely with department heads and senior leaders to understand their hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with our business objectives. You will also take the lead in optimising and harmonising our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in leading a resourcing transformation whilst developing and executing recruitment strategies that meet the diverse needs of a large organisation. Your strong analytical skills will support budget decisions, while your exceptional communication abilities will help you engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. We value leadership that inspires, so experience in motivating and developing teams is essential, as is a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices.
What we offer
At Halfords, we believe in rewarding people with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
30 days of annual leave, allowing you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Competitive bonus scheme that rewards you for your contributions and impact on the business. Contributory pension scheme to help you build a strong financial foundation for the future. An attractive long-term investment plan option to further support your financial growth and security. Private medical insurance with family cover included, and a colleague assistance programme, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Car allowance and a trade price bike scheme. Discounts both with Halfords instore and within Auto Centre. Access to a range of shopping discounts at High Street Retailers.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
Close date 29th December 2024 - Interviews will commence in January
No agencies please.
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