Head of HR, HARRIS HILL

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected UK charity as a Head of Human Resources for a critical 6-month interim role based in London. As a strategic leader, you will shape the organisation’s people and culture strategy. This hybrid position requires a dynamic HR leader with expertise in compliance, employee relations, and leadership. Immediate start available!

Qualifications

• You’ll need a minimum of CIPD Level 5, ideally Level 7 or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices is essential.
• Proven track record in employee relations and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Strategy and align HR with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Drive internal communications and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Organisational Development

Employee Relations

Leadership Coaching

Compliance

Culture & Engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5 minimum

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

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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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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