Interim Head of HR / Senior HR Business Partner (6 Month FTC)
Nottingham City Centre | Immediate Start Available | Fully Office Based
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Nottingham-based organisation seeking an experienced Interim Head of HR / Senior HR Business Partner to join the business on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and pragmatic HR leader who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational level. Acting as the senior HR lead during a key period of change, you will partner closely with the leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of the people agenda whilst maintaining a high-quality HR service across the organisation.
The role will play a critical part in supporting business-as-usual operations during the implementation of a significant HR systems project, whilst also ensuring organisational readiness for upcoming employment law changes. You will review existing people practices, policies and procedures, making recommendations and implementing improvements to ensure compliance, minimise risk and support business objectives.
This position would suit an experienced Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner or HR Manager who is comfortable providing strategic guidance whilst remaining hands-on in the day-to-day delivery of HR activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead HR contact for the organisation, providing expert HR advice and support to senior leaders and managers.
- Partner with the leadership team to deliver people-focused initiatives aligned to business objectives.
- Lead and manage a broad range of complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence management and organisational change.
- Review, develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practice in line with current and forthcoming employment legislation.
- Provide guidance and recommendations regarding upcoming employment law changes and their impact on the organisation.
- Support workforce planning, organisational design and change management activities.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, ensuring a positive employee experience.
- Ensure HR records, processes and documentation remain accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.
- Support the successful implementation of a new HR system and associated process improvements.
- Analyse HR data and people metrics to support business decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
- Coach and support managers in managing people-related matters effectively and consistently.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to drive a positive and compliant people culture.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with the credibility and confidence to operate effectively at both strategic and operational level.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience operating as a Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager or in a similar senior generalist HR leadership role.
- Strong generalist HR expertise across the full employee lifecycle.
- Extensive employee relations experience, including managing complex and sensitive cases.
- Proven experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing business decisions.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and experience implementing policy and procedural changes.
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructures and business transformation initiatives.
- The ability to quickly build relationships and establish credibility across all levels of the organisation.
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a willingness to support operational HR activity when required.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Previous experience supporting HR systems implementation projects would be advantageous but is not essential
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