Head of HR

Head of HR

Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters

£67,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Manchester, Lancashire

Summary: The Head of HR role is a senior leadership position based in Manchester, focusing on leading the People & Culture function within an organization. The position requires an experienced professional to partner with executive leaders, manage a multidisciplinary team, and ensure HR excellence while promoting an inclusive workplace. This role is offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements.

Key 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

Key Skills:

  • 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

Salary (Rate): £67,000 yearly

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:
Job title: Head of HR Location: Manchester Salary: 55k - 67k Hybrid working This is a 6-month FTC initially and my client will consider someone who is looking for full or part time (3 days a week min). Job title: Head of HR Location: Manchester Salary: 55k - 67k Hybrid working / ASAP start This is a 6-month FTC initially and my client will consider someone who is looking for full or part time (3 days a week min). I am looking for an experienced Head of People & Culture to lead a People function and help shape an inclusive, high-performing organisation. This is a senior leadership role where you'll partner closely with executive leaders, lead a multidisciplinary People team, and deliver strategic and operational HR excellence. What you'll do 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 What you'll bring 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 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