Allen Lane
Head of Human Resources
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Are you an accomplished HR leader with the credibility to influence at Executive level and lead a people function through a period of strategic change?
I am partnering with a high-profile national central government organisation who is looking to appoint an Interim Head of Human Resources on a 6-month temporary basis. They play a vital role in supporting the UK's financial stability and economic resilience. They are located in the heart of London, and the organisation goes into the office 3-days per week.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing strategic HR leadership across the organisation. You will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation has the people, capability and culture required to deliver its objectives while leading a modern, high-performing HR function.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as the principal adviser to the Executive Team on all strategic and operational people matters, influencing key organisational decisions.
- Leading and developing the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, commercially focused and customer-centred HR service.
- Driving organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives, ensuring the organisation has the capability and operating model to deliver its strategic priorities.
- Providing expert leadership on complex employee relations matters, employment law, governance and people risk.
- Championing an inclusive, high-performing culture through progressive approaches to diversity, wellbeing, learning and leadership development.
- Using workforce analytics and organisational insight to inform decision-making, shape policy and support continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and representing the People function at Executive Committees and other senior forums.
- Deputising for the Chief People Officer where required, providing visible leadership across the wider People agenda.
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This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced senior HR professional with a proven track record of partnering with Executive teams within a large, complex organisation. You will bring significant experience of organisational transformation, strategic workforce planning, organisational design and leading high-performing HR teams. Equally important is your ability to build credibility quickly, influence at the most senior levels and balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery. A strong understanding of employment law, employee relations and modern people practices is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
The Interview Process
The interview process will consist of two stages, with the successful candidate expected to start at short notice.
Apply now to join a nationally significant organisation over the next 6-months.
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