At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee HR services, driving improvements and supporting organisational transformation.
- Company: Large public sector organisation with a focus on strategic workforce outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, significant leadership responsibility, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence at executive level and lead multi-functional teams.
- Why this job: Shape organisational transformation and modernise HR services in a high-impact role.
- Qualifications: Significant senior HR leadership experience and strong understanding of HR operations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A senior interim leadership role responsible for overseeing and delivering high‑performing HR services within a large public sector organisation. The role focuses on driving service improvement, supporting organisational transformation, and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce outcomes.
We are supporting a large, complex public sector organisation in appointing an Assistant Director of HR Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi‑disciplinary HR function.
- Lead and oversee end‑to‑end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
- Provide strategic leadership across HR operations, payroll, pensions, and data functions.
- Drive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and performance outcomes.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational strategy and transformation.
- Act as deputy to the Director of HR Services when required.
Profile:
- Significant senior HR leadership experience within the public sector.
- Strong background in HR services, operations, and transformation.
- Experience leading multi‑functional teams including resourcing and shared services.
- Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and data‑led decision making.
- Ability to influence at executive and strategic level.
Job Offer:
- Opportunity to operate at Assistant Director level, with significant leadership responsibility across HR Services.
- Lead a broad remit including resourcing, HR operations, data, payroll, and pensions.
- High‑impact role shaping organisational transformation and service modernisation.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and executive‑level decision making.
- Competitive day rate on an interim contract basis (inside IR35).
Assistant Director Of HR Services employer: Michael Page Sales
As a leading public sector organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change. With a focus on professional development and strategic leadership opportunities, the role of Assistant Director of HR Services offers a unique chance to influence organisational transformation while working alongside senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Our commitment to service improvement and employee well-being makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking impactful and rewarding careers.
