Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts

About The Role

Tower Hamlets is recruiting a Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts to lead the council's resourcing and workforce systems.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivery, insight and modernisation.

What you'll do

• Lead the council's resourcing strategy and workforce planning
• Oversee recruitment governance and ensure fair, compliant processes
• Drive improvements in candidate and hiring manager experience
• Lead HR systems and data, improving efficiency, insight and reporting
• Manage workforce supply, labour market insight and talent pipelines
• Ensure alignment with the workforce strategy and organisational priorities

What we're looking for

• Strong experience in resourcing, workforce planning or HR systems
• Ability to combine strategy with delivery
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk and governance
• A collaborative leader comfortable working across the organisation

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £84,459 to £92,332
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.