Interim Head of HR

The Interim Head of HR role exists to cover a vacant position within the team during a permanent recruitment process for the next 3 months. The role will be expected to ensure consistency in performance management processes and practices, initiate delivery of the People & Culture strategy action plan and review policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with ERA2025 while also covering all other generalist HR responsibilities.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation based in Brentford is dedicated to making a positive impact within the community as housing organisation. As a small-sized organisation, they focus on delivering meaningful services and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve their goals.

Description

The Interim Head of HR responsibilities will include:

• People Strategy - initiate a comprehensive people strategy aligned with organisational goals and values. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on all HR organisational development matters while leading OD, change management, workforce planning and transformation initiatives.
• Policies and Processes - Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures ensuring they are up to date, legally compliant, and reflect best practice
• Performance Management - Design and embed performance management frameworks that drive accountability and development
• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management,employee relations, and offboarding.
• Act as a senior within the team supporting the HR Advisor who handles the transactional HR elements.
• Adhoc HR duties as required.

Profile

A successful Interim Head of HR should have the following:

• A strong background in human resources at a senior level (Head of, Consultant etc)
• Proven experience in leading HR and OD strategies and operations.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Demonstrable experience leading organisational change and transformation programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ideally experienced within not-for-profit/Housing industries
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Job Offer

The successful Interim Head of HR will receive:

• A 3 month contract payable either day rate via Umbrella or on a fixed-term contract salary basis
• Day rate option of £350- £450
• FTC salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working set up - 3 days on site 2 days from home

If you are ready to take on the role of Interim Head of HR and make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today!