Head of HR

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK charity seeks an immediately available Head of Human Resources for a 6-month FTC in London. This hybrid role involves strategic and operational leadership in HR, focusing on organisational development, compliance, and creating a high-support culture. Ideal for an experienced leader who thrives in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting managers and leading through change.
• Proven track record in employee relations and culture change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Strategy aligning HR policies with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Ensure adherence to employment law, GDPR and H&S protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Organisational Development

Compliance

Education

CIPD Level 5 minimum

Job description

We re proud to be partnering with a respected UK charity to recruit an immediately available dynamic Head of Human Resources for a critical interim role. This 6-month FTC is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a senior level and shape their people and culture strategy during a time of transformation and growth. This is London based hybrid role, min 3 days in iffice.

As Head of HR, you ll sit on the senior management team and play a strategic and operational leadership role across the full HR remit. This includes organisational development, people planning, employee wellbeing, compliance, and leadership support.

You ll work closely with the Executive Team and department heads to ensure HR delivers meaningful impact creating a high-performing, inclusive and supportive culture that reflects the charity s core values.

This is an immediate start hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and enjoys the mix of strategic planning and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People Strategy aligning all HR policies and initiatives with organisational goals.
• Organisational Development support long-term workforce planning, skills development, and succession planning.
• HR Operations oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit, including onboarding, pay reviews, job evaluations, and performance management.
• Employee Relations provide strategic support to managers on issues including grievances, capability, and conduct.
• Culture & Engagement drive internal communications, wellbeing initiatives, staff surveys, and team-building activities.
• Compliance & Governance ensure adherence to employment law, GDPR and H&S protocols. Act as Data Protection Officer and maintain the HR Risk Register.
• Leadership & Coaching support and upskill managers, embed leadership capability, and lead organisation-wide engagement events.

This role would suit a confident and collaborative HR leader who is equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the ground. You ll bring both strategic insight and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You ll need:

• CIPD Level 5 minimum (ideally Level 7 or equivalent experience)
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and governance
• Proven track record in employee relations, organisational development, and culture change
• Experience supporting managers and leading through change

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, apply online today!