Head of HR

Head of HR (Interim)
Location: Hillingdon
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3 months (initial)

Essential: Previous local authority experience at Head of Service level.

We're seeking an experienced interim Head of HR to lead and deliver a high-performing HR function within a large local authority. This role requires a proven senior HR leader with extensive public sector experience, capable of driving strategic transformation, shaping the people agenda, and ensuring operational excellence across the full employee life cycle.

• Develop and implement an HR strategy aligned to organisational goals.

• Lead, coach and motivate the HR team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Drive organisational change and transformation programmes.

• Provide expert HR advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.

• Oversee recruitment, employee relations, L&D, and payroll operations.

• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all HR practices.

• Ensure HR policies, systems and processes support best practice and compliance.

• Manage the HR budget and external suppliers to ensure value for money.

• Build effective relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives.

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) with evidence of ongoing CPD.

• Significant senior HR experience, ideally at or above Head of Service level within a UK local authority.

• Proven record in leading transformation and culture change.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

• Commercially minded, data-driven and results-focused leader.