Interim Head of HR

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead their people strategy in a growing environment. You will be responsible for shaping a culture that drives performance and supports colleagues. The ideal candidate has a strong HR leadership background, particularly in retail or customer-focused sectors, and possesses excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during a phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within retail, multi-site, or customer-focused environments.
• Must have a strategic mindset with the ability to be hands-on.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the people strategy across both retail and head office.
• Ensure the business is set up for continued growth focusing on culture and engagement.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Commercial and strategic approach

Strong stakeholder management

Natural leadership style

Experience delivering people change

Job description

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.