Head of HR

Head of HR (Interim)

Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week)
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 (phone number removed) 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 lawAbout 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.

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