3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • A dynamic opportunity for an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead the strategic and operational delivery of HR services within a public sector environment. • This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, transformation experience, and the ability to work closely with senior executives to deliver an effective HR strategy aligned to organisational priorities. • The postholder will manage the full employee lifecycle, lead on organisational change, and ensure continuous improvement across all HR functions. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Develop and implement the overall HR strategy in line with corporate objectives and transformation goals. • Lead a team of HR professionals across generalist HR, employee relations, payroll, learning and development, and resourcing. • Provide strategic HR guidance to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, supporting performance improvement and business planning. • Oversee major change and restructuring programmes, ensuring compliance, consultation, and risk mitigation. • Ensure the delivery of an efficient and legally compliant HR service, including recruitment, policy development, and case management. • Drive forward initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation. • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including Trade Unions, professional bodies, and government representatives. • Monitor and report on HR KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. • Manage the HR budget and lead procurement of HR-related services and systems. Skills/Experience: • Proven senior-level HR leadership experience within the public sector, ideally at Head of Service or equivalent. • Demonstrable experience leading transformational change and managing organisational restructures. • Strong generalist HR expertise across the full employee lifecycle. • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior executives and Trade Unions. • Experience leading and developing HR teams to deliver high performance. • In-depth understanding of employment legislation, HR policy, and best practice. • Experience of managing HR budgets and driving value-for-money initiatives. • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD). • Experience working with or understanding the role of elected members in local government. • Recognised management qualification. • Familiarity with structured change management methodologies. Additional Information: • Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent. • Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00 – 17:00).