Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to shape and lead a large-scale HR services functionForefront of transformation, workforce strategy, and service modernisationAbout Our ClientWe 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.This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and drive high-performing HR services, including resourcing, HR operations, data & insight, payroll, and pensions, while contributing to wider organisational transformation.Job DescriptionLead and oversee end-to-end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and complianceProvide strategic leadership across HR operations, payroll, pensions, and data functionsDrive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and performance outcomesPartner with senior stakeholders to support organisational strategy and transformationAct as deputy to the Director of HR Services when requiredThe Successful ApplicantSignificant senior HR leadership experience within the public sectorStrong background in HR services, operations, and transformationExperience leading multi-functional teams including resourcing and shared servicesStrong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and data-led decision makingAbility to influence at executive and strategic levelWhat's on OfferOpportunity to operate at Assistant Director level, with significant leadership responsibility across HR ServicesLead a broad remit including resourcing, HR operations, data, payroll, and pensionsHigh-impact role shaping organisational transformation and service modernisationExposure to senior stakeholders and executive-level decision makingCompetitive day rate on an interim contract basis (inside IR35)ContactNaima HussainQuote job refJN-062026-7035857Phone number+44 121 230 9366Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHead of HRSectorPublic SectorLocationBirminghamContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameNaima HussainConsultant phone+44 121 230 9366Job referenceJN-062026-7035857
