Head of HR

CMA HR Division is delighted to be supporting a growing SME based in Ferndown as they appoint their first dedicated Head of HR. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the HR function — combining operational delivery with the development of HR practices that will support the business through its next phase of growth.

Reporting in at board level.

• Develop and deliver a forward-looking HR strategy aligned to business goals
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership team
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and ACAS best practice
• Manage complex employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries and TUPE activity
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures and employee handbook

• Design and embed performance management frameworks
• Oversee learning and development programmes to build capability and career pathways
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and development
• Support delivery of reward and recognition initiatives aligned to business values
• Ensure accurate payroll input and integration of bonus, commission and incentive schemes
• Oversee HR systems, data integrity and meaningful reporting to support decision-making

• HR leadership experience, ideally within an SME or multi-site environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and CIPD professional standards
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and influencing capability
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional qualification preferred

• Newly created position with autonomy to shape the HR function
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a people‑focused, growing business

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining strategic influence with day‑to‑day delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to build and lead a modern HR function from the ground up.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.