Head of HR - Interim

Interim Head of HR - Charity/Public sectorLocation: UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Interim / Fixed-TermSalary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Your New Role

We are partnering with a public sector organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead the delivery of a comprehensive HR service across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring legal compliance, driving HR strategy, and supporting organisational change.
You will work closely with senior leaders, to shape and deliver a forward-thinking people strategy while managing a small HR team and overseeing complex casework and transformation activity.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and review of the organisation's HR Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
Manage and conclude an ongoing restructure and redundancy process within a subsidiary organisation
Ensure compliance with employment law and relevant legislation, advising senior leaders and Trustees on risks and required actions
Undertake a review of pay and benefits in line within sector guidelines and support implementation
Oversee the development and approval of HR policies, including a probation policy aligned to the Employment Rights Act 2026
Ensure robust processes and risk assessments are in place to meet obligations around the prevention of sexual harassment
Provide expert advice on recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and workforce development
Act as a senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, working with unions and external stakeholders as required
Lead, manage and develop the HR team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
Oversee HR systems, data management, and reporting, including providing updates to the board
Drive employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisationWhat You'll Need to Succeed

Significant HR leadership experience within the public or not-for-profit sector (desirable)
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and upcoming legislative changes
Proven experience leading organisational change, including restructures and workforce planning
Track record of developing HR strategies, policies, and delivering best practice HR services
Experience managing HR teams and supporting complex employee relations casework
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level
Commitment to equality, diversity, and maintaining strict confidentialityWhat You'll Get in Return

Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a values-driven education organisation
A varied and impactful interim assignment with strategic and operational scope
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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