Head of HR

An exciting opportunity for a Head Of HR to join a well-known consumer business during a period of significant transformation. You will act as a key strategic partner to the HR Director, helping lead a complex business separation, deliver a new Target Operating Model (TOM), and support the HR function in driving operational excellence.

Client Details

Our client is a newly independent, high-profile consumer brand in the telecoms and tech space. Having recently undergone a major business separation, they're now focused on redefining their structure, culture, and operating model to drive growth and innovation. With a strong customer base and ambitious plans for the future, this is a fast-moving, agile environment ideal for someone who thrives in transformation and wants to make a real impact.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Head of HR or senior HR leader and key support to the HR Director during a time of change.

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 across HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Payroll.

• Oversee and drive the delivery of a new TOM, supporting change and separation activities.

• Manage the planning and delivery of restructures and potential redundancy processes.

• Maintain strong HR generalist oversight including handling complex ER matters.

• Deliver best-in-class HR services while improving efficiency, productivity, and technology utilisation.

• Provide strong stakeholder management and support at SLT and C-suite level.

Profile

About You:

• Proven experience as a Head of HR Operations, Senior HR Business Partner in a large organisation, or HRD in a fast-paced SME.

• Track record of leading HR teams and delivering HR transformation.

• Experience in managing large-scale change, TOM design, and redundancy processes.

• Strong ER knowledge with confidence in handling complex issues.

• Able to operate at pace with strong influencing skills and commercial acumen.

• Experience in a consumer-focused, telecommunications, tech, or start-up environment is highly desirable.

Job Offer

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £110,000

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• High-impact role in a leading consumer brand

• Immediate start available

• Hybrid: Location Manchester / Salford 2- 3 days p/w

If you're a strategic HR leader ready to make a real difference during a period of exciting change, we'd love to hear from you.