Interim Head of HR - Rapidly Expanding Client

Interim Head of HR - High Growth Manufacturing Organisation - County Antrim

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing international manufacturing organisation based in County Antrim, as they seek to appoint an experienced Interim Head of HR on a full-time fixed-term basis for a 12-15 month period.

Having experienced exceptional growth in recent years, this innovative organisation continues to expand its international footprint. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the business through its next phase of operational and cultural growth.

The role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Head of HR will take ownership of the overall HR function within a fast-paced operational environment, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations across manufacturing, warehousing and head office teams.

The successful candidate will be commercially minded, operating as a true business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring the HR function continues to support the business effectively during a significant period of growth and expansion.

This role will involve managing a broad HR remit, including employee relations, performance management, absence management, compliance, engagement initiatives, organisational change, and leadership support. The Head of HR will also support wider people and culture initiatives, ensuring the organisation continues to foster a positive and inclusive working environment.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee engagement, development, and operational excellence, and the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting managers across a range of people-related matters while ensuring HR best practice is maintained throughout the business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join one of Northern Ireland's most exciting high-growth businesses during a key stage of its evolution.

The successful candidate

To apply for this exceptional Interim Head of HR opportunity, it is essential you possess the following:

• 5+ years' experience operating at HR Manager / HR Business Partner level
• Proven experience within a fast-paced operational environment such as manufacturing, warehousing or logistics
• Strong employee relations and employment legislation knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to manage organisational change and support business growth
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading both strategic and operational HR initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIPD qualification highly advantageous

What's on offer?

• £65,000 - £75,000
• Company-wide bonus scheme of up to 10%
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee benefits platform
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• 9am - 5pm working hours, with flexibility
• Opportunity to join a highly successful and rapidly expanding organisation
• Chance to genuinely influence culture and people strategy during a key growth period
• Given the nature of the role, the organisation is keen that the successful candidate is on-site

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group on 028 9023 5456.

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