Interim Head of HR

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.