Head of HR

Overview

Job title: Head of HR

Location: Manchester • Salary: £55k - £67k • Hybrid working

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC) initially. The client will consider someone who is looking for full-time or part-time work (minimum 3 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People & Culture team
• Act as a trusted HR adviser to senior leaders
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across HR services and systems
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and reward
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) and Chartered CIPD membership
• Senior HR leadership experience in a complex or regulated environment
• Strong employment law knowledge and employee relations expertise
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative, values-led and solution-focused approach

Additional information

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV for immediate consideration -

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £67,000 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Job Reference: YKMBA9-

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Consultant: Nicole Marsden

Focus: HR Generalist • Industry: Human Resources and Personnel • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB