Hybrid Head of HR na Nu-Heat

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About Nu-Heat

Nu-Heat is the UK’s leading supplier of warm water underfloor heating and integrated renewable solutions. As part of the Genuit Group’s Climate Management Division, Nu-Heat is committed to delivering energy-efficient, sustainable heating systems to homes across the UK. Following a recent organisational realignment, we are entering a new phase of strategic growth and transformation — and at the heart of this journey is our people.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of HR to lead the HR function for our Nu-Heat sites. Reporting directly to the Managing Director with a matrix link to the Divisional HR Director, you will play a key role in aligning our local people strategies with broader divisional and Group priorities. With a headcount of c.170 and one direct report, you will be both a strategic partner and a hands-on HR generalist, championing best practice across the entire employee lifecycle.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in a manufacturing or engineering environment and is motivated by shaping culture, enabling leadership effectiveness, and embedding change that supports organisational performance.

Location: Honiton

Your Mission

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and site leadership team to deliver Nu-Heat’s people strategy. Provide high-quality advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of HR including organisational design, employee relations, performance, and workforce planning.

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to align Group and Divisional HR priorities with Nu-Heats’ overall goals and objectives.

• Employee Engagement: Track record of developing and implementing initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

• Organizational Development: Skilled in organisational design and development including change management and reorganisation.

• Employee Relations: Manage complex employee relations cases with a pragmatic, legally compliant, and solutions-focused approach. Ensure consistency and fairness in all employee interactions.

• Operational HR Management: In conjunction with the Group and Divisional HR Team, design and deliver core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, policy development, learning & development, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Culture and Engagement: Drive initiatives that support an inclusive, values-led culture. Lead engagement surveys and feedback mechanisms to shape continuous improvement in employee experience.

• Talent and Succession Planning: Support leadership in identifying and developing talent pipelines and succession plans.

• HR Data and Reporting: Ensure accurate maintenance of all HR data and metrics. Produce and analyse monthly and 1/4ly reports across the wider Group.

• Health and Wellbeing: Collaborate with Occupational Health to manage LTS cases and workplace adjustments. Promote a safe and healthy working environment.

• Divisional & Group Collaboration: Play an active role in the CMS HR leadership team, sharing insights and collaborating on divisional and Group-wide initiatives. Contribute to the identification and implementation of opportunities that enhance the employee experience and support strategic alignment across sites

• Project Work: Support divisional and Group-wide HR initiatives and change programmes, ensuring alignment with Nu-Heat’s site-specific needs and readiness.

What You Bring

• Proven track record as a senior HR generalist, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy, and operational HR delivery

• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation with both local and centralised reporting structures

• Skilled in coaching, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills

• Confident in analysing HR metrics and workforce data to drive people decisions

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.