Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailor of nearly new cars. We focus on providing our customers with unrivaled choice, quality, service and value in whatever way our customers want. Online? We deliver. In store? We deliver. At home? We deliver (we literally do).

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will create the best possible experience for our customers and that will fuel the growth of our amazing business and the careers and opportunities for our colleagues.

So if you want to work with an amazing group of people, who are fun, friendly and get stuff done and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, than Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: Head of HR

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Based at Derby Head Office, with regular travel to all stores across the UK.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

As the Head of HR, you will draw upon your knowledge and understanding of HR regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislation's, making confident leadership decisions to drive people management strategies and lead the HR department processes. You will work closely with other department heads to ensure that our HR initiatives support the business overall strategy and cultivate Motorpoint’s commitment culture.

Your day-to-day duties as Head of HR will include;

• Provide reports on all areas of HR & Payroll, including the application of Employment Law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development.

• Advise and strategise on the development of effective employment policies across the company. 

• Provide professional leadership, support and development to the HR team in order to increase knowledge, share best practices, and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met.

• Ensure that the company complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety). 

• Manage the execution of the HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Reward and Recognition, as well as maintaining and improving HR systems and management of the HR budget. 

• Drive the continuous improvement agenda with a focus on engagement & welfare activities, maximising productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers, and building leadership capability.

• Take a lead role in transforming and strengthening the organisational culture, ensuring that the company values and approach are displayed.

• Execute a plan for diversity, equality, and inclusion that aligns with company values, business strategy, and commitments.

• Regularly coach, mentor and support senior and high potential colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs, develop and maintain effective relationships and encourage retention.

• Ensure managers are sufficiently skilled and enabled to access appropriate guidance and information to manage workforce issues.

What do we need from you?

Accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or a bachelor's degree in human resources management, Psychology, or a Business-related subject, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a HR Management position, ideally in FMCG, manufacturing or automotive retail.

• Good knowledge of employment regulations.

• Excellent knowledge of HR practices.

• Vast working knowledge of all HR departmental areas, including reward and recognition, welfare, learning and development, as well as HR systems and budgets.

• Proven leadership experience in managing departments and teams.

• Exceptional leadership qualities.

• The ability to develop and nurture relationships across departments.

• The confidence to provide sound professional advice.

• The ability to lead the development of effective employment policies.

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures, and legislation.

• The ability to analyse and review HR data to identify trends.

• Experience in determining, measuring and analysing relevant KPIs for incentive schemes.

• The ability to use office software packages competently.

• Commercial acumen and experience of using metrics for driving performance.

• A proactive attitude and a passion for leading with integrity.

• Superior interpersonal skills and a positive, approachable manner.

• A proactive and agile work ethic.

• A curious mindset, to think innovatively and rationally about concerns and come up with creative solutions

• Experience managing a skilled team and making quick but rational decisions.

• Thorough and methodical attention to detail. Proficient I.T. skills.

• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and use your initiative.

• First-rate communication and presentation skills.

• Commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration.

• Commitment to continual personal development.

• The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well under pressure.

• Upholds Motorpoint’s core values.

What is in it for you?

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy

• 31 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married or moving house

• Additional holidays for length of service

• Long service awards

• Staff discount on cars and finance options

• Discounts & cash back at hundreds of high street retailers & restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform

• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys

• Cycle to work

• Pension

• Healthcare

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP

• Vocational and personal development training course

• Quarterly team socials

• Team feasts

• Scratch card rewards

• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)

• Plus much more!

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.

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