Summary: The Head of People (Human Resources and Recruitment) at Glasgow 2026 Limited will lead the HR strategy to support the Commonwealth Games, ensuring a high-performance culture and compliance with HR best practices. This role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, overseeing recruitment, and fostering an inclusive working environment. The successful candidate will collaborate across all functional areas to meet staffing needs efficiently. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall human resources strategy to support the delivery of the Games.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, selection, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with HR best practices and legal regulations.
• Oversee the recruitment of a diverse and skilled workforce.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor and control the employee payroll budget.
• Deliver efficient HR services, including accurate people data and reporting.
• Develop onboarding programs for new employees.
• Inspire internal engagement and communication programs aligned with the marketing strategy.

Key Skills:

• Higher Education qualification in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile HR environment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong team player.
• Proven leadership credentials with a focus on high-performance delivery.
• Experience in building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a diverse workforce and high-performance culture.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR