Interim Human Resources Director

Job DescriptionInterim HR Director (c10 months) Greater Manchester (Hybrid) FTC 85k95k + Benefits (DOE)Whos the business?A well-established, successful manufacturing business with sites across the UK and overseas. They're serious about what they do and even more serious about doing it betteralways evolving, whether thats product innovation or tightening up internal systems and processes.Whats the role about?Youll be stepping into a key HR Director role, leading a, well-established team and working closely with the Exec to bring the People Plan to life. This isnt a blank-page strategy roleits about taking a well-thought-out roadmap and getting it delivered.Theres a transformation programme already in motion, so your focus will be on execution: ensuring delivery is smooth, well-communicated, and keeps people on side throughout the change.Youll oversee BAU HR, but a big piece of the puzzle is improving and embedding the HR transactional service, including new systems rollouts. Youll also take the lead on complex ER issues and be a trusted advisor and coach to leaders across the business. Collaboration is key hereyoull be working closely with colleagues across OD, Talent, and Change, plus regional and international teams, to keep things consistent and aligned across the board.Who are we looking for?An experienced senior HR generalist, with a strong background in HR Shared Services / People Services / HR Ops. Youll need to be confident navigating HR systems, leading high-performing teams, and managing through change. Ideally, youll bring experience from a unionised manufacturing settingyoull understand the pace, the people, and the practicalities.Whats on offer?Salary: 85k95k DOEBenefits packageHybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 from homeContract details: This is a 10-month FTC, starting early September (possibly late August). Interviews are set for mid to late Julyso if this sounds like your kind of challenge, nows the time to apply NB, please apply via the link rather than by email or linked in messaging Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Created: 2025-07-06