SF are thrilled to be working with an SME in Manchester who are looking for an experienced and adaptable Head of HR to join their team. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience within a senior HR role who is hands on but also a strategic leader. The ideal candidate will have worked within an SME previously and managed a small team.

This role will play a critical part in the senior leadership team, partnering with department heads in order to implement HR strategies, leading the development of the workforce and be a lead advisor on leadership development and OD.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (Dependant on experience
Full time hours - Hybrid (3 days office 2 days working from home)
Travel will be expected around twice per month to different sites.

Key skills;

- Previous experience within a business partner role or similar
- Be a strategic thinker and have the ability to implement the people strategy and drive performance
- Have experience in being able to identify and develop talent at all levels
- Have previous experience in leading business change, including TUPE, redundancy and opening new sites.
- Be able to manage and maintain various projects across the business
- Be a strong communicator with a can-do attitude, someone who will turn their hand to strategic and operational tasks

This role will act as a key advisor and coach for the businesses senior leaders and will support them effectively in everything from talent development, culture, people strategies and more!