HR Transformation Lead
Posted Today by Medlock Partners
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Transformation Lead will spearhead a significant HR transformation initiative for a tech business transitioning from a larger corporate structure to a standalone SME. This hands-on role requires expertise in HR transformation rather than just project management, focusing on systems implementation, reward redesign, payroll separation, and operational improvements. The position demands collaboration with a new HR leadership team and experience in PE-backed or scaling SME environments is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HR transformation initiatives including HR systems implementation, reward and benefits redesign, payroll separation, and supplier management.
- Oversee HR systems transformation (HRIS, ATS, LMS, screening/referencing platforms).
- Support data migration and implementation alongside the technology team.
- Conduct global reward and benefits review and redesign.
- Implement payroll outsourcing and standalone solutions.
- Facilitate the successful completion of the carve-out and operational separation.
Key Skills:
- Proven HR transformation and systems implementation experience.
- Strong understanding of reward, benefits, and HR operations.
- Experience in global payroll implementation/outsourcing is beneficial.
- Ability to deliver change in fast-paced, evolving businesses.
- Confident in influencing stakeholders and driving pace across programmes.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
HR Transformation Lead – Outside IR35 6-month interim role – negotiable day rate Flexible onsite presence Medlock Partners are partnering with a tech business in seeking an experienced HR Transformation specialist to lead a major carve-out and separation programme as it transitions from a larger corporate structure into a standalone SME environment. Working closely with a newly formed HR leadership team, you will lead a range of HR transformation initiatives including HR systems implementation, reward and benefits redesign, payroll separation, supplier management, and operational process improvement. This is a hands-on role requiring someone with strong HR transformation expertise rather than a purely project management background. Experience within PE-backed, carve-out, technology, or scaling SME environments would be highly beneficial. Key focus areas for the HR Transformation Lead: HR systems transformation (HRIS, ATS, LMS, screening/referencing platforms) Data migration and implementation support alongside the technology team Global reward and benefits review and redesign Payroll outsourcing and standalone solution implementation Supporting the successful completion of the carve-out and operational separation Key requirements for the HR Transformation Lead: Proven HR transformation and systems implementation experience Strong understanding of reward, benefits, and HR operations. Experience in Global Payroll implementation/outsourcing would be beneficial Experience delivering change in fast-paced, evolving businesses Confident influencing stakeholders and driving pace across programmes If you are interested in this HR Transformation Lead position and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.