Head of People and Organisation (HR) UK

Were looking for a hands-on People leader who thrives in growth environments. Someone who loves building creating structure solving problems and driving results. A leader who brings energy pragmatism and a get-things-done mindset. 

As Head of People & Organisation UK you will partner closely with the UK Managing Director and leadership team to drive our people strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations. You will be a key architect of our culture helping create an environment where people teams and the business can thrive. 

Why This Role Is Different 

This is not a role focused on maintaining established ways of working. 

This is a role for a builder. 

In this role you will: 

• Play a key role in shaping the people culture and organisation as the business continues to grow.
• Partner closely with leaders to navigate change strengthen teams and drive business performance.
• Build the foundations processes and practices needed to support sustainable growth.
• Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach helping turn plans into action

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the UK Managing Director and leadership team to support business growth organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Design implement and continuously improve scalable people processes policies and ways of working that support a growing business.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on people culture performance organisational development and employment matters.
• Lead the full employee lifecycle including talent acquisition onboarding employee engagement development and retention.
• Champion a high-performing values-led culture that enables people and teams to thrive while driving business success.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation while taking a pragmatic hands-on approach across both strategic and operational people activities.

If youve thrived in a start-up scale-up or greenfield environment and are looking for a new platform to make your mark wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications :

What we are Looking For 

Were seeking someone who thrives in environments where theres an opportunity to build shape and make a lasting impact. Having ideally worked in a start-up scale-up or greenfield setting you understand the realities of growth and enjoy creating the structures processes and culture that help an organisation succeed as it evolves.

You will likely bring: 

• Experience building people processes systems and ways of working from the ground up. 
• Strong HR leadership experience across the employee lifecycle. 
• A practical hands-on approach and willingness to get involved wherever needed. 
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. 
• Experience coaching and influencing senior leaders. 
• The energy resilience and adaptability to succeed in a fast-moving business. 

Key Requirements 

• Proven HR/P&O leadership experience within a growth start-up scale-up or rapidly evolving business environment. 
• Strong HR generalist expertise across the full employee lifecycle. 
• Experience building processes systems and organisational capability from the ground up. 
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on and execution-focused. 
• Strong coaching influencing and stakeholder management skills. 
• Comfortable working with ambiguity change and competing priorities. 
• Passion for creating high-performing cultures and developing engaged teams. 

Additional Information :

Why TOMRA

Join a global leader committed to innovation and sustainability. At TOMRA youll have the opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to a better future.

What do you get from joining TOMRA

• A growing UK organisation at an exciting scaleup stage
• Purposedriven work with real environmental impact
• Supportive inclusive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to learn develop and broaden your experience
• A role where your contribution is visible valued and you have potential to grow
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Bonus
  • Health insurance (with the option to add family)
  • Employer pension 10% non-contributory pension contributions
  • Tenure Leave (can accrue more leave after from 5 years of service)

Ready to grow your career with purpose

Applications are continually assessed so we encourage you to apply at the earliest. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Learn more about life at TOMRA

TOMRA does not differentiate on the basis of gender race or ethnicity religion colour sexual orientation or identity disability age or other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time