HR Director

Location: South Essex
Contract: Fixed-Term / Interim Assignment (3 Months)
Day Rate/Salary: Competitive

An established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic and operational leadership during a critical three-month period. Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead the people agenda, drive organisational effectiveness, and ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services across the business.

The Role The Interim HR Director will:

Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to senior stakeholders.
Lead and manage the HR function, ensuring effective delivery across all people-related activities.
Support organisational change, transformation, and workforce planning initiatives.
Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development activities.
Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, and frameworks where required.
Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives.
Ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining a high-performance culture.The Candidate The organisation is looking for a proven HR leader who can quickly establish credibility and deliver impact from day one. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Extensive experience operating at HR Director or senior HR leadership level.
Chartered CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience leading complex employee relations and organisational change programmes.
Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.What's on Offer
A high-profile leadership assignment.
Opportunity to influence strategic people initiatives.
Collaborative and supportive executive team environment.
Competitive remuneration package.Applications are welcomed from experienced HR professionals who are available at short notice and seeking an impactful interim opportunity.
To apply, please submit a CV outlining relevant HR leadership experience and availability