Interim Head of HR

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Head of HR in London. This role involves shaping the people strategy for growth and supporting an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate has significant experience in senior HR roles, particularly in retail, and possesses strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Join a business committed to placing people at the heart of its success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within retail.
• Ability to be hands-on while maintaining a strategic approach.
• Inspire trust and connection as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people strategy across retail and head office.
• Ensure the business is set up for continued growth.
• Shape a people function that drives performance and champions inclusivity.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Commercial and strategic approach

Stakeholder management skills

Natural leadership style

Experience delivering people change

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of HR - Immediate Start We\'re looking for an experienced HR leader to step in as Interim Head of HR, taking the lead on the people strategy across both retail and head office.

You\'ll be responsible for ensuring the business is set up for continued growth, with a focus on culture, development, talent, and engagement. Acting as a trusted partner to the leadership team, you\'ll help shape a people function that drives performance, supports colleagues, and champions an inclusive culture.

This is a role where you can influence, inspire and make a lasting impact.

What we\'re looking for

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within retail, multi-site, or customer-focused environments
• A commercial and strategic approach, combined with the ability to be hands-on when needed
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to act as a critical friend to senior leaders
• A natural leadership style that inspires trust, connection, and credibility
• Experience delivering people change with both impact and sensitivity

Why join?

This is a business that truly puts people at the heart of what they do. They\'re proud of their heritage, ambitious about their future, and see HR as a key driver of success.

As Interim Head of HR, you\'ll have the opportunity to shape and elevate the people agenda during an important phase of growth and change.

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