Head of HR
Location: North Coast area, Northern Ireland
(Hybrid working available, 3-4 days in office)
Contract Type: Interim (6 months, with potential for extension)
Salary/day rate: Competitive
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
About the Opportunity:
A well-established, local business is seeking an experienced Head of HR to provide strong leadership and hands-on HR support. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, values-driven environment, working closely with the senior leadership team and wider business across a multi-site workforce.
This interim position requires a confident and capable HR professional with the ability to lead day-to-day HR operations whilst helping the business agree strategic initiatives. You'll act as a key advisor across the business, ensuring HR practices align with organisational goals and comply with legal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development and execution of people strategies that support business objectives
- Partnering with leadership across functions to provide strategic and tactical HR support
- Managing end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, and talent pipelining
- Shaping and enhancing the organisation's employer brand and employee value proposition
- Supporting cultural change, engagement, and performance development across all sites
The Ideal Candidate:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience at HR Business Partner or HR Manager level
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives
- Experience in employee relations, including collective consultation and negotiation
- A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
- Talent management and succession planning expertise
- Experience developing a high-performance culture and impactful employee experience
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to juggle competing priorities
- A minimum CIPD qualification
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via this link or reach out directly to Kathryn Mackle on LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a confidential chat.
About Kathryn Mackle :
Kathryn has over 4+ years' experience in the Contract Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on connecting candidates with exciting contract opportunities across the UK & Ireland.
With a focus on candidate care and building relationships, strong communication is key. Kathryn values honesty and professionalism, making her a trusted recruitment partner for tech companies and teams.