Head of HR
JOB_53975154802800Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£550-£650 per day
Head of HR, Interim, Birmingham, £550-£650 per day, Inside IR35, Hybrid Working
Head of HR (Interim)
Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week)
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £550–£650 per day
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £550–£650 per day
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Head of HR to provide strategic leadership across a large directorate, supporting a workforce of approximately 2,500–3,000 employees.
This role will play a key part in driving people strategy, transformation, and organisational effectiveness, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver HR strategy aligned to business and organisational priorities.
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
- Oversee key HR portfolios (e.g. Talent, DEI, Workforce Strategy, Early Careers)
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing data-driven insight
- Lead and support organisational change and transformation initiatives
- Work collaboratively across HR functions in a matrix environment
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, governance and employment law
About You
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role in a large, complex organisation
- Strong background in driving organisational change and transformation
- Experience working across multiple HR specialisms
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Data-driven and commercially aware
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
Why Apply?
This is a high-visibility role offering the chance to shape people strategy and deliver meaningful organisational change.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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