Hi HR Gurus

After almost 20 years working for Procter & Gamble in Research and Development as a Product Manager / Principal Researcher, I have made the decision to change careers into Human Resources. In Part, my decision came as the research centre I worked at closed (after a merger and restructure) and I was made redundant, and also because I enjoyed my last role in the company - working closely with HR during the consultation period leading up to the merger. I received good feedback from my organisation and my HR Manager who suggested a move into HR would be a good one for me as she thought I had the skills of a good HR person....

Now the dust has settled,and I have had time to reflect,  I have enrolled onto level 5 Diploma in HR Management, and am looking to get my first role in HR to build experience and embark on my new career.   I would like advice please on what would be the ideal role for someone new into HR. I have had some experience managing people within my R&D role and experience in TUPE law and consultation / Employee Relations, but I have not directly worked in an HR organisation which I think will be the tricky part in getting a role...

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Alan