Interim Head of HR

Elevation Recruitment Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation is looking for an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead their People team through transformation. This hybrid role, based in Leeds, focuses on HR operations and team capability strengthening. Candidates should bring proven HR leadership experience and strong coaching skills. Salary ranges from £45k to £50k per year plus a car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in a complex or change-focused environment.
• Strong coaching, people management and performance development skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an established HR team through a time of change.
• Oversee all core HR operations: employee relations, recruitment, policies.
• Drive the next phase of organisational development from an HR perspective.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Coaching skills

People management

Problem-solving

Job description

The range and quality of our clients in our Region are second to none and so are the range and quality of our current career opportunities; we trust that you find one or more to stimulate your interest and please do feel free to get in touch.

Interim Head of HR
Leeds - Hybrid – with regular travel to UK offices
12 Month interim contract

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a national not-for-profit organisation looking for an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead their People team through a period of transformation. The focus will be on maintaining day to day delivery while strengthening team capability and embedding key changes that support long-term success.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Interim Head of HR Include:

• Lead and support an established HR team through a time of change
• Coach team members to improve service delivery and confidence
• Assess team structure, performance and potential - address underperformance fairly and proactively
• Oversee all core HR operations: employee relations, recruitment, policies, safeguarding, compliance
• Ensure annual processes (e.g. appraisals, reporting, workforce planning) are delivered effectively
• Provide trusted support and pragmatic advice to leaders across the organisation
• Drive the next phase of organisational development from an HR perspective
• Embed change across learning, recruitment, performance, reward, and policy
• Shape practical, proportionate approaches to people management that reflect values and future direction

What you'll bring:

• Proven HR leadership experience in a complex or change-focused environment
• Strong coaching, people management and performance development skills
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery
• Calm, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to problem-solving

If you're available quickly and have the experience to step into a critical leadership role during a time of change, we’d love to hear from you.

Accrington
£45k - 50k per year + Car Allowance

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