Interim HR Manager
Posted Today by McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire
Summary: The HR Manager role is focused on leading and transforming HR practices within a dynamic environment, particularly in retail or hospitality sectors. The position requires a strategic thinker who can balance hands-on delivery with the ability to influence and drive change. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning people plans with business objectives while enhancing the overall colleague experience. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, stabilise, and accelerate a live transformation programme.
- Review, diagnose, and simplify core HR processes to improve efficiency.
- Coach and challenge leaders on pragmatic people practices.
- Own people data and insights to drive accountability.
- Deliver quick wins while establishing sustainable policies and frameworks.
Key Skills:
- Experience in retail, hospitality, or similar high-volume environments.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Strong independent initiative and sound judgement.
- Solid ER and employment law knowledge.
- Commercial and data-led mindset for decision-making.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Role: HR Manager
Salary: Up to 50,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Are you ready to make a long-term impact? We’re looking for a confident, strategic HR Manager who can bring clarity, pace, and strong decision-making to a dynamic, fast-moving environment. If you thrive on variety, take ownership, and enjoy shaping the people agenda while staying hands-on with day-to-day activity, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
How will you make an impact?
Lead, stabilise, and accelerate a live transformation programme, ensuring people plans align with delivery milestones and commercial priorities.
Review, diagnose, and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction, improve efficiency, and strengthen the colleague experience.
Coach and challenge leaders, embedding pragmatic, pace-driven people practices that stick in the operation.
Own people data and insights, using metrics to focus effort, unblock issues, tell a clear story, and drive accountability.
Deliver quick wins whilst establishing sustainable policies, communications, and governance frameworks.
What you’ll bring
Experience in retail, hospitality, or similar high-volume, fast-paced environments - you’re used to handling multiple priorities at speed.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery: you can set the direction and personally make things happen.
Strong independent initiative - comfortable working autonomously, making sound judgements, and moving quickly.
Solid ER and employment law knowledge, combined with practical problem-solving skills.
A commercial and data-led mindset, able to justify decisions and influence stakeholders with confidence.
Why this role?
Influence and ownership: Shape the people agenda and drive meaningful, measurable change.
Autonomy: You’ll be trusted to operate at pace with minimal hand-holding.
Real transformation: Make a visible impact in a business that values speed, innovation, and outcomes.
Why join us?
Be part of a business that values diversity, fresh thinking, and real-world results.
Play a key role in driving innovation and sustainability.
Access genuine opportunities for personal development and career progression.
Join a collaborative and supportive team with ambitious growth plans.
Apply today and start your next chapter. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment
The Legal Bit
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you consent to McCarthy Recruitment holding and processing your data in compliance with GDPR. Your details will be added to our secure candidate database. If you wish to access, erase, or restrict the processing of your data, please contact us and we will respond accordingly
Salary: Up to 50,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Are you ready to make a long-term impact? We’re looking for a confident, strategic HR Manager who can bring clarity, pace, and strong decision-making to a dynamic, fast-moving environment. If you thrive on variety, take ownership, and enjoy shaping the people agenda while staying hands-on with day-to-day activity, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
How will you make an impact?
Lead, stabilise, and accelerate a live transformation programme, ensuring people plans align with delivery milestones and commercial priorities.
Review, diagnose, and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction, improve efficiency, and strengthen the colleague experience.
Coach and challenge leaders, embedding pragmatic, pace-driven people practices that stick in the operation.
Own people data and insights, using metrics to focus effort, unblock issues, tell a clear story, and drive accountability.
Deliver quick wins whilst establishing sustainable policies, communications, and governance frameworks.
What you’ll bring
Experience in retail, hospitality, or similar high-volume, fast-paced environments - you’re used to handling multiple priorities at speed.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery: you can set the direction and personally make things happen.
Strong independent initiative - comfortable working autonomously, making sound judgements, and moving quickly.
Solid ER and employment law knowledge, combined with practical problem-solving skills.
A commercial and data-led mindset, able to justify decisions and influence stakeholders with confidence.
Why this role?
Influence and ownership: Shape the people agenda and drive meaningful, measurable change.
Autonomy: You’ll be trusted to operate at pace with minimal hand-holding.
Real transformation: Make a visible impact in a business that values speed, innovation, and outcomes.
Why join us?
Be part of a business that values diversity, fresh thinking, and real-world results.
Play a key role in driving innovation and sustainability.
Access genuine opportunities for personal development and career progression.
Join a collaborative and supportive team with ambitious growth plans.
Apply today and start your next chapter. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment
The Legal Bit
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you consent to McCarthy Recruitment holding and processing your data in compliance with GDPR. Your details will be added to our secure candidate database. If you wish to access, erase, or restrict the processing of your data, please contact us and we will respond accordingly