Head of HR

• Lead real change in a high-impact role
• Partner with top leadership in a major transformation

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

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.