Head Of HR

HR Operations Manager / Head of HR 

Monday – Friday – 3 days onsite (Manchester)

Salary upto £50,000 + 15% bonus

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and execute HR initiatives with a strong focus on project-based work. This role is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in building and refining systems and policies, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment and environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (Core Focus)

• Lead the review, development, and implementation of the Staff Handbook, aligning policies with current employment legislation and company values.

• Design and deliver staff engagement strategies, including surveys, feedback loops, and action planning to enhance workplace culture and retention.

• Oversee HR compliance in alignment with UK employment and environmental legislation, especially in relation to workforce welfare and sustainability.

• Develop and manage bespoke HR projects, such as onboarding frameworks, performance management processes, and internal communication improvements.

• Collaborate with department heads to identify project priorities that align with business goals.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic HR leadership across the business, advising on organisational structure, workforce planning, and change management.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on employee relations, legal risk, and policy development.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure HR practices are consistently applied and legally compliant.

• Manage HR records, reporting, and analytics for internal and external audits.

• Support employee lifecycle activities when needed (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, exits), particularly as part of HR-led projects.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally with experience in project management or consultancy-style delivery.

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and awareness of environmental law as it pertains to HR practices (e.g., workplace sustainability, wellbeing policies).

• Experience drafting and implementing staff handbooks and HR policies.

• Strong track record in developing and implementing staff engagement programmes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

• HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 7 or equivalent) preferred.