Head of HR

Gleeson Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization in Oxford City is seeking an Interim Head of HR for a 3-6 month contract. This broad generalist role requires someone to guide senior leadership through the HR life cycle, championing equality and engaging staff. Responsibilities include HR policy updates, managing employee relations, and leading recruitment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR background, ideally in education, public sector, or charity.
• Personable, professional, and a trusted advisor with experience managing ER and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Owning and updating HR policies and the staff handbook.
• Leading on recruitment and inclusive hiring practices.
• Advising on complex employee relations and absence cases.

Skills

Employment Law

HR Management

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Training and Development

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

I am sourcing a Interim Head of HR to join a prestigious organisation based in Oxford City. This will be for a 3-6 month contract role.

This is a broad, hands-on generalist role where you'll be a key advisor to senior leadership and line managers, guiding them through the full HR life cycle. You'll also champion equality, staff engagement, and internal communications.

Head of HR Key Responsibilities;

• Owning and updating HR policies and the staff handbook
• Leading on recruitment and inclusive hiring practices
• Advising on complex employee relations and absence cases
• Driving training, development and performance processes
• Managing HR compliance, contracts, and data accuracy
• Line-managing a capable HR Assistant
• Acting as the go-to expert on employment law and equality

Head of HR Experience Required:

• Strong generalist HR background (ideally in education, public sector, or charity)
• Confident with employment law, policy and advisory work
• Experience managing ER, recruitment and pay reviews
• Personable, professional, and a trusted advisor
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).

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