Part-Time HR Transformation Lead: Drive Change & Growth

VANRATH; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time (3 days/week)

Job summary

VANRATH is seeking an Interim HR Transformation Lead to drive change and optimise the HR function across all Ireland locations. This part-time role offers around 3 days per week and a chance to lead a significant HR project with lasting impact.

The successful candidate will reshape people practices, develop HR strategy aligned with growth, and partner with senior leaders to manage risks across NI and ROI. A proactive, strategic HR leader with robust stakeholder credibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior generalist HR experience with transformation or change management.
• Proven restructuring or building HR functions within scaling organisations.
• Strong employee relations and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of employment law in NI and ROI.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current HR landscape, identifying gaps and prioritising improvement areas.
• Develop and deliver an HR strategy aligned with business growth goals.
• Shape and embed organisational values and culture to support scale.
• Design and implement modern performance management systems and training.
• Coach managers in people management, ER issues, and performance conversations.
• Review and modernise HR policies, contracts, and processes to ensure compliance.
• Oversee daily HR operations, including ER casework, recruitment, onboarding, and induction.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to manage people risks and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Senior HR generalist

Transformation/change management

HR restructuring

Employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Performance framework design

Employment law NI/ROI

Coaching managers

Interim/part-time HR

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

VANRATH is seeking an Interim HR Transformation Lead to drive change and optimise the HR function across all Ireland locations. This part-time role offers around 3 days per week and a chance to lead a significant HR project with lasting impact.

The successful candidate will reshape people practices, develop HR strategy aligned with growth, and partner with senior leaders to manage risks across NI and ROI. A proactive, strategic HR leader with robust stakeholder credibility is essential.