HR Consultant £70,000 - £80,000 Hybrid / Derbyshire 12 month FTC We're supporting a global organisation at a pivotal point in their people journey, seeking a senior HR professional to lead a business-wide people improvement initiatives. This is not a traditional HR Manager role. Instead, we're looking for someone with a consultative mindset and strong experience in continuous improvement and transformation, who can deep dive into existing processes and drive meaningful, sustainable change. You'll play a key role in reviewing and enhancing the end-to-end people function, working cross-functionally with teams including PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline ways of working. While there is a small operational element (approx. 20% of the role), the primary focus is on programme delivery and business improvement. Key responsibilities: * Lead a full review of the people function, identifying efficiencies and improvement opportunities * Partner with PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to align people processes with wider business operations * Support the launch and evolution of the people strategy * Work closely with existing HR leadership to enhance current frameworks * Deliver change in a complex, global, environment About you: * Proven experience in HR transformation, continuous improvement, or programme-led roles * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions * Comfortable operating in a global, structured environment (experience with systems such as SuccessFactors is beneficial) * Pragmatic and commercially aware, able to balance innovation with corporate frameworks * Available to start at short notice This is a fantastic opportunity to join at the right time to reset, refine, and elevate the people agenda, working within a global business while driving real impact locally. If you'd like to find out more, please apply now or send your CV About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies