Head of People Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’m applying for the Head of People role at [Company Name] because I’ve spent the last decade building teams and shaping cultures in ways that support growth. In my current/previous work, I helped scale the function during rapid expansion, focusing on practical processes and credible performance data. For example, we introduced a simple, standardised people plan across a 3,000-employee footprint and saw engagement lift steadily over two years. I’m not here for buzzwords, just clear, steady progress. I bring a strong mix of talent management, organisation design and culture development. I’m comfortable designing lean operating models, building leadership capability, and partnering with business leaders to align people strategy with commercial goals. I’m familiar with HRIS, analytics dashboards, and feedback loops that feed real decisions. I’m interested in how [Company Name] balances autonomy with structure to keep momentum. One recent story from my team shows why this matters. We noticed early signs of turnover in a critical function, so we ran targeted exit interviews, redesigned a career path, and refreshed our onboarding. Within months, turnover in that area stabilised and performance metrics improved. It wasn’t magic; it was a disciplined process you can repeat in different parts of the business, with practical milestones and owner accountability. I’d welcome a chance to discuss how my experience aligns with your needs at [Company Name]. I’m available for a conversation at your convenience and can share more detailed examples of how we’ve built capability and culture in similar contexts. Kind regards, [Your Name]