Interim Head of HR

2-3 month contract position with a local authority

• Collaborate with the Executive team to design and implement the HR strategy for the Council using key data and business plans.
  


• Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring they reach their full potential.
  


• Support the Council’s transformation change programme, overseeing operating model and organizational structure changes with effective risk management.
  


• Work with the Transformational change team to ensure accurate and delivered cost savings.
  


• Enforce best HR practices within the team and the business, providing constructive challenges when necessary.
  


• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, the Executive Team, and Senior Leadership to drive the people agenda and influence strategic decisions.
  


• Oversee the development and implementation of HR procedures and policies to support business strategy and ensure legal compliance.
  


• Provide regular reporting and insights on HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), recommending solutions to address any gaps.
  


• Introduce and drive change management initiatives in collaboration with the HR team and the business.