Interim Head of HR

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority support firm seeks an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead the development and implementation of HR strategies for a council. This high-impact role involves overseeing employee lifecycle processes and driving HR transformation. The ideal candidate will have proven senior HR leadership experience, a Level 7 CIPD qualification, and the ability to work immediately. Competitive daily pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in a generalist capacity.
• Track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience working within public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a HR strategy that supports corporate objectives.
• Lead the HR team to deliver a customer-focused service.
• Provide regular HR performance reports to the Executive Team.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Change management

Budget management

Employee relations

Trade Union collaboration

Education

Level 7 CIPD qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of an Interim Head of HR on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 500.48 – 698.00 per day

Summary

The Interim Head of HR will lead the development and implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for the London Borough of Hillingdon ensuring it is fully aligned with the Councils business plan and delivers measurable outcomes against key performance indicators.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle and driving HR transformation to support organisational change. The postholder will lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary HR team embedding best practice across all HR functions from recruitment and employee relations to learning and development diversity and inclusion.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that the Council attracts develops and retains a high-performing workforce capable of delivering excellent public services.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Team to design and implement a forward-looking HR strategy that supports corporate objectives and transformation plans.
• Lead the HR team to deliver a modern efficient and customer-focused service aligned to business needs.
• Support the Councils transformation and change programme ensuring appropriate consultation risk management and workforce planning.
• Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that are legally compliant and support business efficiency.
• Provide regular HR performance reports and insights to the Executive Team identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in a generalist capacity reporting to Director or Executive level.
• Track record of leading transformational change and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience of managing HR teams across multiple functions and levels.
• Proven experience in budget management and alignment of HR strategy with financial plans.
• Experience working within a council or public sector environment.
• Demonstrated success in working with Trade Unions and maintaining positive employee relations.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

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