Head of HR

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a strategic HR leader to join a high-profile consumer brand during a transformative phase. This role involves leading a dedicated HR team, managing complex change processes, and driving operational excellence. With a focus on redefining structure and culture, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization. Ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to make a significant impact, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to influence a leading brand in the telecoms and tech space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of HR Operations or Senior HR Business Partner.
• Track record of leading HR teams and delivering HR transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team across HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Payroll.
• Oversee delivery of a new Target Operating Model and manage restructures.

Skills

HR Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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.