Interim Head of HR

Loom Talent LimitedLeicestershirereedpublished 10/08/2026
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Leicestershire Day rate - 3 months (Hybrid working) Outside IR35

Loom Talent are fortunate enough to be partnering with a busy FMCG organisation, recruiting for an interim Head of HR to support one business unit across two sites in Leicestershire. The business of c10,000 employees across the UK are looking for a safe pair of hands to join them unit Christmas to support one of their business units of c1500 employees.

The Role Partner closely and maintain the strong relationships with site leadership teams and key stakeholders, supporting on employee relations matters and providing pragmatic HR guidance across the business. Work closely with the SLT to ensure the sites are providing sound HR advice day to day. Ensure people activity supports operational and commercial objectives and are in line with the business strategy Manage complex ER cases end to end, including disciplinaries, grievances, all the way up to tribunal if needed. If needed, support and lead change management activity including restructures and wider business change initiatives, ensuring a positive employee experience throughout focussing on engagement and culture. Use HR data and people analytics to identify trends, support decision making and provide insight to stakeholders and the wider HR team.

What we are looking for Minimum of 5 years' experience at a similar level Experience of working within a blue-collar environment - logistics, manufacturing, distribution etc Comfortable managing and delivering on complex cases and HR change initiatives Ideally immediately available and able to provide support for a role outside IR35