HR Lead

Hamilton Woods; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading property organization in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim HR Lead for a 6-month assignment with the possibility of extension. This senior role involves supporting strategic people projects, leading a pay and reward review, and designing an HR framework. The ideal candidate will have proven HR leadership experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. Offering £350-£450 per day with a hybrid working model, this role presents a significant opportunity to drive meaningful change within the organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive day rate

Opportunity for meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR/Senior HR Lead level.
• Strong track record in delivering strategic HR projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and add value quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pay & Reward Project to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and implement an effective HR framework.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and challenge to stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic HR leadership

Project management

Job description

Overview

Interim HR Lead (Strategic) – 6 months (with potential extension) – £350-£450 per day – Hybrid - West Midlands Location

Hamilton Woods is partnering with a values-driven housing and property organisation to recruit an Interim HR Lead (Strategic) for an initial 6-month assignment, with the strong possibility of extension.

This is a senior, high-impact role, supporting the organisation through two critical strategic people projects. We are looking for an experienced HR leader who can quickly build credibility, provide clear direction, and deliver tangible outcomes at pace.

Responsibilities

• Pay & Reward Project - leading a comprehensive review of pay, reward and related structures to ensure fairness, competitiveness and alignment with organisational values and strategy.
• Framework Implementation - designing and implementing a clear, effective framework that defines "what good looks like" across leadership, behaviours, and ways of working.
• You will also provide strategic HR leadership, offering challenge, insight and assurance to senior stakeholders while supporting the wider people agenda.

About You / Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR / Senior HR Lead level (or equivalent)
• A strong track record of delivering strategic HR projects, particularly in pay & reward and organisational frameworks
• The ability to work autonomously in an interim capacity and quickly add value
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience within social housing is desirable but not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with a background in the wider public sector or similarly complex, regulated environments.

What’s on Offer

• Day rate of £350-£450, depending on experience
• Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence required in Shropshire
• Opportunity to lead meaningful, organisation-wide change in a respected housing provider
• If you are a strategic HR interim looking for your next assignment we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today or contact Hamilton Woods for a confidential discussion. Alice Wright - (url removed)