Interim Head of HR Operations

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful SME based in Swindon seeks an Interim Head of HR Operations for a 12-month FTC. You will lead HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and support a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has HR leadership experience and CIPD Level 5 or equivalent. This role offers up to £56,300 plus benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Benefits package

Qualifications

• HR team leadership experience, including managing payroll oversight.
• In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident working across multiple locations with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the HR and Payroll teams.
• Manage complex employee relations issues.
• Engage with Trade Unions for partnerships.

Skills

HR team leadership experience

Understanding of employment law

Change management experience

Policy design experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Henlee Resourcing is excited to partner a successful SME based in Swindon, to recruit an Interim Head of HR Operations, for an initial 12-month FTC.

Interim Head of HR Operations
12-Month FTC
Swindon
Up to £56300 + Benefits + Hybrid (50/50 Office vs home working)
Job Ref: ADW00589

This pivotal role offers the chance to influence meaningful change and help shape the future of its people operations during a time of transformation.

Working alongside the HR Director, you will deliver strategic HR initiatives, support organisational growth, and ensure day-to-day HR operations are running smoothly; leading a high-performing team, managing complex ER casework, and contributing to creating an engaged, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the HR and Payroll teams to ensure a smooth, compliant and customer centric service.
• Lead on key people projects and cultural transformation initiatives
• Take the lead on the most complex employee relations issues, including leading investigations and formal hearings
• Engage with Trade Unions to build constructive, solution-focused partnerships
• Produce and interpret HR management information, to help inform people decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with employment law, including TUPE and best practice standards

About You:

• HR team leadership experience, including managing payroll oversight
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• In-depth understanding of employment law, HR best practice, and employee relations
• Strong experience across change management, engagement, policy design and project work
• Confident working across multiple (Wiltshire-based) locations – a full UK driving licence and your own car is essential.

This opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact, in a values-led organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does. If you’re ready to step into a role where your operational HR expertise will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you!

Henlee Resourcing is a specialist full service human resources recruitment consultancy operating across the Southwest, M3, M4 and M5 corridors.