Interim Head of People Services

Morgan Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the City of London is seeking an experienced Interim Head of People Services. This role involves leading a small team and overseeing the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and benefits. The ideal candidate will have an MCIPD qualification and strong HR operations experience, ready to drive process improvements in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong HR operations background across recruitment, contracts, onboarding, pay and benefits.
• Experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small HR team.
• Oversee operations across the full employee lifecycle.
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance.

Skills

HR operations management

Team management

Data analysis

HRIS expertise (MHR iTrent)

Knowledge of rewards and benefits

Education

MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of People Services to lead and manage a small team, delivering a high‑quality HR service. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you will oversee operations across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, pay and benefits. You'll drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and provide workforce data analysis to support strategic decision‑making.

Requirements

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong HR operations background across recruitment, contracts, onboarding, pay and benefits
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Expertise in HRIS (ideally MHR iTrent), data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of reward, benefits, grading structures, and job evaluation
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments desirable

This 6‑month interim leadership role offers the chance to make an immediate impact, manage a team, and shape people services in a dynamic organisation.

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