Interim Head of HR

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead the people strategy during a phase of growth and change. This role focuses on culture, talent, and engagement, acting as a trusted partner to the leadership team. The ideal candidate has substantial HR leadership experience and is skilled in stakeholder management. The company prioritizes its people and sees HR as critical to success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within retail or customer-focused environments.
• Commercial and strategic approach, with hands-on ability.
• Experience delivering people change with impact and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people strategy to support growth, culture, and engagement.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team.
• Influence and inspire within the organization.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Strong stakeholder management skills

Natural leadership style

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the people strategy across both retail and head office to support growth, culture, development, talent and engagement.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team, shaping a people function that drives performance, supports colleagues, and champions an inclusive culture.
• Influence, inspire and make a lasting impact in the organisation.

Qualifications

• 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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