At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic HR initiatives and influence executive decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: High-profile national government organisation focused on financial stability.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity for impactful work, and a central London location.
- Other info: Work 3 days a week in the office with strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and expertise in organisational transformation.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you an accomplished HR leader with the credibility to influence at Executive level and lead a people function through a period of strategic change? I am partnering with a high-profile national central government organisation who is looking to appoint an Interim Head of Human Resources on a 6-month temporary basis. They play a vital role in supporting the UK's financial stability and economic resilience. They are located in the heart of London, and the organisation goes into the office 3-days per week.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing strategic HR leadership across the organisation. You will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation has the people, capability and culture required to deliver its objectives while leading a modern, high-performing HR function.
The Interim Head of Human Resources role is paying up to £725 per day (Inside IR35). Acting as the principal adviser to the Executive Team on all strategic and operational people matters, influencing key organisational decisions.
- Leading and developing the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, commercially focused and customer-centred HR service.
- Driving organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives, ensuring the organisation has the capability and operating model to deliver its strategic priorities.
- Providing expert leadership on complex employee relations matters, employment law, governance and people risk.
- Championing an inclusive, high-performing culture through progressive approaches to diversity, wellbeing, learning and leadership development.
- Using workforce analytics and organisational insight to inform decision-making, shape policy and support continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and representing the People function at Executive Committees and other senior forums.
- Deputising for the Chief People Officer where required, providing visible leadership across the wider People agenda.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced senior HR professional with a proven track record of partnering with Executive teams within a large, complex organisation. You will bring significant experience of organisational transformation, strategic workforce planning, organisational design and leading high-performing HR teams. A strong understanding of employment law, employee relations and modern people practices is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Senior HR Manager - Performance Management in London employer: Allen Lane
As a pivotal player in supporting the UK's financial stability, this national central government organisation offers an exceptional work environment in the heart of London. With a commitment to inclusivity and high performance, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and strategic influence at the executive level. The role of Interim Head of Human Resources not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to lead transformative HR initiatives that shape the future of the organisation.
