Interim HR Operations Leader

Shockingly Different Leadership; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR consultancy is seeking an Interim HR Operations Leader to support a healthcare client during their search for a permanent hire. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of strategic HR experience, with strong labor relations knowledge and proven leadership in change management. Responsibilities include focusing on systems strategy and cultural integration while providing guidance on labor relations. Excellent communication skills and a Bachelor's degree are required; an MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years combined experience as a strategic HR leader.
• 3+ years in HR senior leadership position.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support HR function during search for permanent hire.
• Focus on systems strategy and labor relations.
• Develop cultural integration plans.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Labor relations expertise

Change management

Talent management

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

HR Certification (SHRM or HRCI preferred)

Tools

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Interim HR Operations Leader

Who is SDL? At Shockingly Different Leadership (aka SDL), we are changing the way companies scale up their teams during peak periods of work! SDL is a global strategic human capital consultancy that provides the best consulting expertise, on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis. We hire the best proven experts across the globe and add a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co‑creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results.

Description of Contract Opportunity

Our healthcare industry client is seeking an experienced VP level strategic HR and operations leader to support their HR function while they search for their permanent hire.

The consultant will primarily focus on systems strategy and labor relations by assisting the strategic, operational and cultural integration of employee and labor relations practices and assuring effective implementation of a unified HR employee and labor relations system. The consultant will also provide standardized guidance related to labor.

The ideal consultant has VP+ level strategic HR and labor relations experience. The consultant also brings union and labor relations knowledge and has functional expertise supporting and optimizing HR systems. The consultant should also be a strategic thought leader with experience developing cultural integration plans.

Professional Qualifications:

• 10+ years combined experience serving as a strategic, growth‑minded HR leader with proven expertise across the function.
• 3+ years in an HR senior leadership position.
• Talent leadership and mindset. Known for building and nurturing an end‑to‑end talent management strategy that foresees the future of the business and drives candidate and employee engagement.
• Knowledge and experience with change management methodologies and leading and facilitating organization/transformational change initiatives.
• Deep experience with senior executive engagement and facilitation; building trust and rapport quickly; and has experience serving as a confidante to multiple business leaders.
• Commitment to integrity and ethics, while being a role model for the company's culture and values.
• Bachelors degree required; an MBA or advanced degree in Human Resources or related field, is preferred.
• HR Certification preferred: SHRM or HRCI.
• Experience with companies having a global and/or multi‑national presence is a plus.
• Familiarity of both G‑Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate needs.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discernment and sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.