Target Housing’s Head of HR Recognised as HR Professional of the Month

March 24, 2026

Target Housing is proud to celebrate Maria Halliwell, Head of HR, who has been featured as HR Professional of the Month in the March 2026 edition of Inner Circular magazine.

In the feature, Maria reflects on her career journey in human resources and shares insights into the role HR plays in supporting both individuals and organisations to grow and succeed.

Maria began her HR career as an HR Assistant, describing it as a role that quickly broadened her professional experience and understanding of workplace dynamics. Since then, she has developed extensive experience in supporting staff, shaping workplace culture, and helping organisations create positive environments where people can thrive.

Speaking about what she enjoys most about working in HR, Maria highlighted the moments when people recognise their own potential.

“Those moments when someone suddenly realises, they’re far more capable than they thought – when all they’ve needed is a touch of clarity and a gentle ‘yes, you absolutely can’.”

Maria also discussed how the HR profession continues to evolve, with an increasing focus on workplace culture, data, and leadership development, allowing HR teams to play a more strategic role in shaping organisations.

In the article, Maria shared her own guiding principle for workplace relationships, which she describes as the “Halliwell Doctrine of Good Intent” — the idea that conversations should begin by assuming positive intentions, helping to build understanding and collaboration within teams.

Maria’s recognition highlights the important role that people-focused leadership plays within Target Housing, helping to create a supportive environment for staff across the organisation as they continue delivering vital services to individuals and communities.

See the article here