Head of human resources Work, Jobs in Manchester, Gtm (with Salaries)

Head of People
MCR Property Group Ltd —Manchester
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Business
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Dean of Student Experience
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- Management
- University
- Leadership
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Head of Strategic Planning
GMCA —Manchester
- £60,339 - £65,483 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- No degree
Human Resources Officer
Creative Support —Stockport
- Up to £31,044 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Human resources
13d
Head of Business Assurance - Op or Non-Op
Ministry of Justice —Leyland
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Annual leave
5d
Corporate Content Manager (m/f/x)
HILTI —Manchester
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Academic Dean
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- Management
- University
- Human resources
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Head of Analytics
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Training & development
- Analytics
13d
Human Resources & Recruitment Assistant
St John's Buildings —Manchester
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Sick pay
Senior HR Business Partner
Sisk —Warrington
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Annual leave
Senior Media Manager
GMCA —Manchester
- £49,282 - £53,459 a year
- Hybrid work
- Team management
1d
Senior Manager - Real Time Delivery Manager EMEA
Live Nation —Manchester
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
Infection Sciences General Manager
UK Health Security Agency —Manchester
- £70,797 - £81,450 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Presentation skills
11d
Planning Support Services Officer
OnwardHomes —Accrington
- £32,750 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Talent Acquisition Officer
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Databases
Quick apply
11d
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security for Academic Experts
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £41,064 - £61,759 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Teaching
- Life insurance
Project Manager
Aqua Consultants —Warrington
- Full-time
- Remote
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Ward Manager
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Patient care
11d
Head of Shift Operations - Fulfilment / 3PL
THG Ingenuity —Warrington
- Continuous improvement
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Residential Scheme Manager
OnwardHomes —Manchester
- £16,400 a year
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head of People

MCR Property Group Ltd -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent
£70,000 - £80,000 a year

Qualifications

Benefits administration
Team leadership
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006
Employment law
Employee relations
Talent acquisition
Cost control
Payroll management
Performance management
Workforce planning strategy
Decision making
HR metrics reporting
Mentoring
Recruiting
HRIS
Employee engagement
Business
Leadership

Full job description

Head of Human Resources

Location: Manchester

Permanent

About MCR Property Group

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.

With a multi-billion-pound portfolio spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and student accommodation assets, MCR is entering a significant phase of growth. The business is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and performance-driven, with a clear focus on delivering value through acquisition, development, and active asset management.

This is an opportunity to join a business where decisions are made quickly, standards are high, and individuals are empowered to make a tangible impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute Head of Human Resources to build and lead the people strategy during a critical phase of expansion of our Flow Student brand.

This role will operate at senior leadership level, partnering directly with key stakeholders across the Flow Student business to ensure the organisational structure, talent capability, and culture are aligned to support continued growth.

You will be responsible for shaping a scalable, high-performance HR function, capable of supporting a dynamic property business operating across multiple sectors and locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a people strategy aligned to MCR's growth and investment objectives within Flow Student.

Partner with senior leadership to influence organisational design, workforce planning, and business structure

Drive performance-led initiatives that embed accountability and commercial focus across teams

Lead and evolve recruitment strategy across construction, property, and corporate functions

Develop succession planning and leadership capability across the organisation

Implement robust performance management frameworks aligned to business outcomes

Culture & Employee Engagement

Shape and embed a high-performance, delivery-focused culture

Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity

Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters

HR Operations & Compliance

Mobilisation & TUPE Expertise - Lead all people-related mobilisation activity across new site acquisitions and operator transitions

Oversee TUPE processes, consultation, and integration of transferring employees

Ensure smooth cultural and operational integration into the Flow Student model

Partner with Operations to deliver Day 1 readiness from a people and structure perspective

Data, Systems & HR Tech

Own and develop HR systems and data strategy (HRIS, reporting dashboards, integrations)

Use data to drive decision-making across attrition, performance, recruitment, and cost

Align HR systems with wider business platforms (e.g. operations, CRM, finance)

Commercial & Cost Control Accountability

Multi-Site / Operational Workforce Strategy

Develop scalable workforce models across multi-site operations

Standardise role structures, job descriptions, and operating models across the portfolio

Support regional and site-level leadership with workforce planning and performance

Risk, Governance & Audit Readiness

Leadership Behaviour & Culture Definition

Report of Success Measures

Creating a reduction in staff turnover (target to be defined)

Time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics

Agency cost reduction

% of roles filled internally (succession pipeline strength)

Employee engagement scores (with year-on-year improvement)

Successful mobilisation delivery (on-time, zero major ER issues)

Payroll accuracy and HR compliance audit scores

Employee Lifecycle Ownership

Attraction Recruitment Onboarding Performance Development Retention Exit

Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation across a multi-site portfolio

Oversee HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Optimise HR systems and processes to support operational efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

Design and implement competitive reward and benefits strategies

Oversee payroll and benefits administration across the business

Benchmark compensation structures in line with market and sector expectations

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the HR function

Build a proactive, commercially aware HR team capable of supporting rapid growth

Ensure HR is seen as a value-driving function, not just a support service

Candidate Profile

Experience

8-12+ years' progressive HR experience, with significant time spent in senior leadership roles

Proven track record operating within fast-paced, growth-focused environments

Experience within property, construction, real estate, or a related sector is highly advantageous

Qualifications

Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) preferred but not mandatory.

Core Competencies

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align people strategy to business performance

Confident operating at board level, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing teams

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Personal Attributes

Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

Hands-on and pragmatic, with a delivery-focused mindset

High emotional intelligence and sound judgement

Professional, discreet, and solutions-oriented

Success Measures

Delivery of a scalable HR function aligned to business growth

Improved talent acquisition outcomes across key business areas

Strong employee engagement and retention metrics

Effective succession planning and leadership development

Reduced HR risk and full compliance across the portfolio

Why Join MCR Property Group

Opportunity to shape and lead the HR function within a high-growth business

Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where impact is visible and valued

A role with genuine influence over culture, performance, and long-term success.

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head of human resources jobs in manchester, gtm

Head of People

Dean of Student Experience

Head of Strategic Planning

Human Resources Officer

Head of Business Assurance - Op or Non-Op

Corporate Content Manager (m/f/x)

Academic Dean

Head of Analytics

Human Resources & Recruitment Assistant

Senior HR Business Partner

Senior Media Manager

Senior Manager - Real Time Delivery Manager EMEA

Infection Sciences General Manager

Planning Support Services Officer

Talent Acquisition Officer

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security for Academic Experts

Project Manager

Ward Manager

Head of Shift Operations - Fulfilment / 3PL

Residential Scheme Manager

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