Oakleaf Partnership

About the Company

Since 2005, Oakleaf Partnership has been successfully placing people into jobs across every HR discipline, in every sector imaginable.

We have become the market leader by working hard for our customers, being their trusted advisors by taking the time to really understand the person behind the CV, the culture, and the challenges our individual clients face. We know that our enduring relationships are built on trust, delivery, and an outstanding customer experience, and are proud of what we have achieved. As markets, working practices, and technologies evolve, we will always aspire to be at the forefront of that change.

Oakleaf Partnership are a global boutique specialist HR recruitment agency. Our offices are located in the UK, Europe and United States with dedicated HR, Reward and Payroll teams.

We work across all industry sectors, both UK and internationally, establishing Oakleaf as the market leader by adopting a strong values-led business philosophy that we all live and work by.

We have built a range of strategic partnerships with a range of diverse talent communities. These include Women of Impact, Proud HR, Black Women in HR, ProAge and The Ability People.


We are proud to be one of Recruiter Magazine's Hot 100, and have held numerous awards as a Great Place to Work and Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For, with 3 stars for employee engagement.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Oakleaf Partnership

Job Title

Head of HR Delivery 12-month FTC

Job Description

**Job Title** Head of HR Delivery (12‑Month Fixed Term Contract) **Role Summary** Senior executive responsible for leading and transforming core HR delivery functions within a complex, regulated, international organization. Drives the development and implementation of HR strategies, processes, and systems to align with business objectives and compliance requirements. **Expectations** - Deliver end‑to‑end HR service excellence for a diverse workforce. - Lead change initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and employee experience. - Maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. - Demonstrate measurable impact on HR KPIs and cost controls. **Key Responsibilities** - Define HR delivery strategy and operational plans. - Oversee HR service teams, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. - Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategy. - Lead digital transformation of HR processes and implement new HRIS solutions. - Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations. - Develop and manage the HR delivery budget. - Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. **Required Skills** - Proven senior HR leadership experience (≥8 years). - Strong change‑management and transformational capabilities. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication. - Deep knowledge of HR best practices and international regulations. - Analytical, data‑driven decision making. - Project management and cross‑functional teamwork. - Proficiency with modern HRIS and analytics platforms. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. - Advanced HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CIPD Senior Professional). - Demonstrated experience in a regulated, multi‑country environment.

Fareham, United kingdom

On site

23-02-2026