Deputy Head of HR

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consulting firm is looking for a Deputy Head of HR to oversee payroll operations and drive service development. The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic projects in a vibrant, inclusive culture. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash health benefits

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing support

Employee Benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll operations preferred but not essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations and manage audit actions.
• Drive continuous HR service improvement.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and elected members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Payroll operations

Performance monitoring

Risk management

Team development

Job description

Deputy Head of HR

Hours Per Week: 37 hours

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £52,717 - £63,651 per annum + Medicash (Health Cash Plan)

Location: Horncastle/Spalding - Hybrid

Application Deadline: 14th of September 2025

Our client’s HR and Payroll Shared Service support Boston Borough Council, South Holland District Council, East Lindsey District Council, and themselves. They deliver centralised transactional HR services, including payroll, systems, and data, alongside specialisms in Learning and Development, Employee Relations, and Resourcing. Their team operates across three core offices and embraces hybrid working.

For their clients, they maintain response and work priorities through Service Level agreement and annually will agree key projects and deliverables. For themselves, they also offer the same core HR services but also develop their own strategic people priorities through their People Plan.

Over the last few years, they have worked with their partnership Councils to align processes, systems, policies and terms, and have made great progress. All of the employers they work with are committed to supporting their workforce and working collaboratively with unions. They are about enabling managers and employees and delivering services that ultimately support their Council’s residents and communities.

As Deputy Head of HR, you will work with the Head of HR and wider HR management team to contribute to their purpose - To deliver consistent, efficient, and compliant HR services that enable people to thrive and their organisations to succeed.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Lead Payroll Oversight: Oversee payroll operations, including monthly sign-off, BACS processing, and pay overs. Prior experience is helpful but not essential as training is provided. You’ll work closely with their experienced payroll team and attend regular payroll meetings. Overall, this focus will account for approx. 25% of your role.
• Support HR Operations: Depending on your expertise, manage other HR service areas and drive continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Head of HR: Monitor service performance, manage audit actions, and mitigate service risks.
• Drive Service Development: Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing HR culture.
• Contribute to Strategic Projects: Support the delivery of client priorities and support the development of strategic initiatives to deliver their People Plan.
• Engage Senior Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and elected members.

They’re Looking For A HR Leader Who:

• Brings strong leadership and communication skills.
• Has experience in payroll operations or is keen to learn.
• Is skilled in performance monitoring, risk management, and team development.
• Thrives in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Is confident engaging with senior stakeholders and political members.
• Is passionate about delivering impactful HR services.
• Is flexible to travel across their office locations.

Company culture: At our client, they are driven by a clear mission. They pride themselves on their vibrant and inclusive culture.

Their award-winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:

• All-In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days: Opportunities for growth and bonding.
• Annual Awards Night: Celebrating their achievements.
• Staff Briefings: Keeping everyone informed and engaged.
• Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme: Supporting new and entry-level talent.

What Do I Get In Return?

• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution.
• Annual leave: Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off. They also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.
• Medicash: Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits including cashback on everyday healthcare costs and access to digital health tools.
• Hybrid working: Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working their employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in their offices per week.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: Emotional guidance can be accessed via their Employee Assistance Program through an online portal or over the telephone.
• Employee Benefits platform: Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts.
• Employment policies: Including gender-neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in their employees’ lives.
• Career progression: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits.

Closing date for applications will be 14th of September.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter.