1. Opportunity to shape and lead a large-scale HR services function
2. Forefront of transformation, workforce strategy, and service modernisation
About Our Client
We are supporting a large, complex public sector organisation in appointing an Assistant Director of HR Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-disciplinary HR function.This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and drive high-performing HR services, including resourcing, HR operations, data & insight, payroll, and pensions, while contributing to wider organisational transformation.
Job Description
3. Lead and oversee end-to-end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance
4. Provide strategic leadership across HR operations, payroll, pensions, and data functions
5. Drive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and performance outcomes
6. Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational strategy and transformation
7. Act as deputy to the Director of HR Services when required
The Successful Applicant
8. Significant senior HR leadership experience within the public sector
9. Strong background in HR services, operations, and transformation
10. Experience leading multi-functional teams including resourcing and shared services
11. Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and data-led decision making
12. Ability to influence at executive and strategic level
What's on Offer
13. Opportunity to operate at Assistant Director level, with significant leadership responsibility across HR Services
14. Lead a broad remit including resourcing, HR operations, data, payroll, and pensions
15. High-impact role shaping organisational transformation and service modernisation
16. Exposure to senior stakeholders and executive-level decision making
17. Competitive day rate on an interim contract basis (inside IR35)