Senior HR Change & Transformation Partner

• 12 month FTC - Greater Manchester / Cheshire
• UK Based | Hybrid Working | European Travel

About Our Client

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Change & Transformation Partner to support a significant people and organisational change programme across multiple European markets.

This is a high-profile opportunity for an accomplished Senior HR Business Partner, Head of HR, HR Director or HR Change professional who has successfully navigated complex organisational change within a multinational environment. Working closely with senior business and HR leaders, you will provide expert advice, influence key decisions and support the delivery of business-critical change initiatives.

Job Description

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, helping to shape change outcomes while ensuring effective implementation and stakeholder engagement across a diverse European workforce.

• Partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of organisational change and transformation initiatives across multiple European countries.
• Advise on workforce planning, organisational design and people impact considerations.
• Provide guidance and challenge on employee relations, consultation requirements and change implementation approaches.
• Build strong relationships across business and HR stakeholders, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment throughout the change process.
• Coordinate activities across multiple functions and geographies to support successful programme delivery.
• Identify risks, manage stakeholder expectations and help deliver effective people outcomes during periods of change.
• Support governance, reporting and implementation activities to ensure agreed objectives are achieved.

The Successful Applicant

We are interested in speaking with experienced HR professionals who can demonstrate:

• Experience operating at Senior HRBP, Head of HR, HR Director or equivalent level.
• A strong background in organisational change, transformation, restructures or workforce redesign within complex organisations.
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement in managing people risk.
• Experience operating within international or matrix organisations.
• A pragmatic and hands-on style, with the ability to move between strategic discussions and operational delivery.
• Experience operating in a manufacturing, Bio-sciences or Pharmaceutical /Healthcare industry is preferable but not essential.

Essential Requirement

Proven experience working with European Works Councils and managing multi-country consultation processes is essential.

• This is a non-negotiable requirement, and applicants must be able to demonstrate previous experience supporting organisational change within a European Works Council environment

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a significant European transformation programme.
• Exposure to senior international stakeholders.
• Broad scope and visibility across multiple countries and business functions.
• Flexible UK location with occasional European travel.
• Competitive salary, benefits and completion bonus.
• Location - Manchester

For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV.