Head Of Hr jobs in United Kingdom
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Six Month FTC - Head of HR
Clear Junction Limited
Head of HR
Job summary
A leading education organisation in Hertfordshire seeks an Interim Head of HR to drive HR strategy and manage employee relations. Required skills include strong leadership and immediate availability. This short-term role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a strategic position within HR during a critical time.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a senior HR leadership role.
- Experience within the education or public sector.
- Proven record in managing complex employee relations.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex employee relations cases.
- Provide strategic HR guidance to leaders.
- Oversee HR policies and compliance.
- Support succession planning initiatives.
- Build relationships with leaders in education.
Skills
Education
Location: Hertfordshire
Duration: 1-2 months initially (possible extension)
Rate: £31.00 - £36.00 per hour
Start: Immediate (ideal for candidates available now)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 5.00pm and Friday 4.30 pm finish
We are working with a leading education organisation in Hertfordshire who are seeking an experienced Head of HR to join on an interim basis. This is a pivotal role for an accomplished HR leader with strong employee relations expertise and experience in Succession planning. As the Head of HR, you will take responsibility for leading and advising across all core HR functions, ensuring the organisation maintains compliant, people-focused practices. You will work closely with senior leaders to drive HR strategy, manage complex employee relations matters, and support organisational development initiatives. Given the short-term, interim nature of the post, this role requires someone who can quickly step into a leadership position and deliver immediate impact.
- Lead and support on complex and high-level employee relations cases
- Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership
- Oversee HR operations, policies, and compliance within the education framework
- Drive and support succession planning across key areas of the organisation
- Offer guidance on workforce planning and organisational development
- Build strong relationships with school and trust leaders, ensuring HR best practice
- Support cultural and people initiatives across the organisation
- Previous experience as Head of HR (or equivalent senior HR leadership role)
- Experience within the education sector and or public sector is desirable
- CIPD Level 7 (or working towards Level 7)
- Proven track record managing complex employee relations matters
- Strong understanding of HR legislation
- Experience in succession planning and organisational development
- Confident, proactive, and able to hit the ground running
- Must be available immediately
This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available HR leader to step into a senior, strategic role within a respected education environment. You will have the opportunity to add real value and influence key HR initiatives during a critical period.
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