Interim Head of HR

Elevation Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation nationale à but non lucratif recherche un 'Interim Head of HR' pour diriger son équipe RH pendant une période de transformation. Le rôle impliquera la supervision des opérations RH tout en soutenant les changements organisationnels. Le candidat doit apporter une expérience éprouvée en leadership RH et une approche pragmatique pour guider l'équipe à travers des défis complexes.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des ressources humaines dans un environnement complexe ou en période de changement.
• Compétences en coaching et en gestion des performances.
• Capacité à équilibrer la planification stratégique avec la mise en œuvre pratique.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et soutenir l'équipe HR dans une période de changement.
• Évaluer la structure et la performance de l'équipe.
• Surveiller toutes les opérations HR de base : relations employeurs, recrutement, conformité.

Skills

Leadership HR

Coaching

Gestion des performances

Planification stratégique

Résolution de problèmes

Job description

Interim Head of HR
Leeds - Hybrid – with regular travel to UK offices
6-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.