Head of HR

Salford Temporary View 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.
  • 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

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.

Contact
Donna Bannon
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6722361
Phone number
+44 161 829 0463

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Salford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Donna Bannon
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0463
Job reference
JN-042025-6722361