HR Lead

Contract: Permanent Part-Time (2 days a week)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Hybrid working, Central London

Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for operational excellence and inclusive culture? We are working in partnership with a public sector organisation to recruit an HR Manager to lead their HR operations during a pivotal transition phase.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR in an organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organisational values

• Manage and optimise the organisation’s HRIS, overseeing onboarding, contract changes, and reporting

• Act as the primary HR contact, providing sound advice and escalating complex matters

• Liaise with senior stakeholders including the Remuneration Committee, on executive matters

• Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbooks in line with UK employment law

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience.

• Promote and implement leadership and development programmes across the organisation

• Provide executive coaching to senior leaders on organisational development and change

• Support delivery of the organisation’s people and inclusion strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment

• Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR systems

• Experience working with or advising a Remuneration Committee

• A collaborative mindset and confidence working across teams and senior levels

• CIPD Level 5 accredited or above

This is a part-time opportunity offering flexibility, with this being 2 days per week, or over morning/ afternoon and hybrid working. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a pivotal leadership role.