Full job descriptionThe 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.