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Head of HR

Michael Page
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Salford, Greater Manchester M6 5UJ, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Head Of HR to join a well-known consumer business during a significant transformation period.
  • The role involves acting as a strategic partner to the HR Director and leading a team of approximately 20 across various HR functions.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Head of HR Operations or Senior HR Business Partner in large organizations, with a focus on HR transformation and managing change.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £110,000 and is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid work model in Manchester/Salford.
  • This high-impact role is ideal for someone with strong ER knowledge and experience in consumer-focused or tech environments.

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.

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