The Opportunity
We are supporting a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business undergoing significant operational change. This is a high-paced, non-corporate environment where HR plays a key role in enabling growth, supporting operations and driving change. Due to an upcoming transformation, the business is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead and deliver a collective consultation project, with the opportunity to make an immediate and visible impact. This is initially a 3-month project-based role with scope depending on business needs and candidate capability.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the HR Director, this role will focus on leading a large-scale collective consultation process linked to operational changes, ensuring a compliant, well-managed and commercially effective approach. The successful candidate will work closely with HR and operational leadership to deliver the project end-to-end, while supporting wider employee relations activity where required.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver a collective consultation process for shift pattern changes
* Develop and manage all consultation documentation, including Letters, FAQs & Communication plans
* Provide expert guidance on employment law and ER risk
* Partner with operational stakeholders to plan and execute the consultation effectively
* Facilitate consultation meetings and support managers with delivery
* Manage or support day-to-day ER casework alongside the project
* Ensure a consistent, fair and transparent approach throughout the process
* Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to embed best practice
Ideal candidate
We are looking for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can deliver change effectively.
* Proven experience leading collective consultation processes (essential)
* Strong background in employee relations, including complex cases
* Experience within operational environments (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, warehousing)
* Ability to manage organisational change or restructuring programmes
* Confident working autonomously and delivering at pace
* Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in fast moving environments
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Well organised, detail-oriented and able to produce high-quality documentation
* Willing to roll sleeves up and take ownership
Summary
This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role within a business that moves quickly which holds themselves to high expectations. It will suit someone who enjoys being close to operations, leading meaningful change and working in an environment where they can genuinely make a difference. At its core, the role is about owning and delivering a complex consultation project, while operating as a trusted HR partner within a dynamic and growing business.