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Interim Head of HR

Brentford Temporary £325 - £450 per day View Job Description
The Interim Head of HR role exists to cover a vacant position within the team during a permanent recruitment process for the next 3 months. The role will be expected to ensure consistency in performance management processes and practices, initiate delivery of the People & Culture strategy action plan and review policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with ERA2025 while also covering all other generalist HR responsibilities.
  • Are you an experienced Head of HR or HR consultant?
  • Do you want the option of either FTC or Day rate contract?

About Our Client

This not-for-profit organisation based in Brentford is dedicated to making a positive impact within the community as housing organisation. As a small-sized organisation, they focus on delivering meaningful services and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve their goals.

Job Description

The Interim Head of HR responsibilities will include:

  • People Strategy - initiate a comprehensive people strategy aligned with organisational goals and values. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on all HR organisational development matters while leading OD, change management, workforce planning and transformation initiatives.
  • Policies and Processes - Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures ensuring they are up to date, legally compliant, and reflect best practice
  • Performance Management - Design and embed performance management frameworks that drive accountability and development
  • Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management,
    employee relations, and offboarding.
  • Act as a senior within the team supporting the HR Advisor who handles the transactional HR elements.
  • Adhoc HR duties as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of HR should have the following:

  • A strong background in human resources at a senior level (Head of, Consultant etc)
  • Proven experience in leading HR and OD strategies and operations.
  • Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
  • Demonstrable experience leading organisational change and transformation programs
  • Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Ideally experienced within not-for-profit/Housing industries
  • Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • A commitment to supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

What's on Offer

The successful Interim Head of HR will receive:

  • A 3 month contract payable either day rate via Umbrella or on a fixed-term contract salary basis
  • Day rate option of £350- £450
  • FTC salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working set up - 3 days on site 2 days from home



If you are ready to take on the role of Interim Head of HR and make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Jamie Dyer
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007479
Phone number
+441189337051

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
Property
Location
Brentford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jamie Dyer
Consultant phone
+441189337051
Job reference
JN-042026-7007479