Industrial Relations Manager

Head of HR / Industrial Relations Lead 12 Month FTC or 6 - 9 month contractA confidential organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector is seeking a Head of HR / Industrial Relations Lead to support a large-scale multi-site change programme.The role requires a highly experienced individual with deep expertise in industrial relations, union negotiation, and site transformation, capable of operating at pace and with credibility in a unionised environment.Key Responsibilities for this Head of HR Role: Lead the people stream of a complex, multi-site change programmeManage industrial relations strategy including engagement with Unite and union representativesSupport site closure, disposal, and transition processes, ensuring all people-related aspects are delivered effectivelyLead and manage TUPE transfers, restructuring, and redundancy processesDevelop and implement target operating models across affected sitesProvide data-driven HR insight and justification to support business decisionsPrepare and lead consultation meetings, ensuring full compliance and strong stakeholder engagementPartner with operations, legal, and leadership teams across the programmeConduct site visits to support delivery and engagement activitiesEnsure all activity is aligned to UK employment law and best practiceWhat We re Looking for this Head of HR Role: Significant experience in industrial relations within a unionised manufacturing environmentProven track record of leading site closures, ..... full job details .....