Interim Head of HR
Leeds - Hybrid – 2 days in the office - with some travel to UK offices
12 Month interim contract
Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a national not-for-profit organisation looking for an experienced Interim Head of HR to lead their People team through a period of transformation. The focus will be on maintaining day to day delivery while strengthening team capability and embedding key changes that support long-term success.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Interim Head of HR Include:
*Lead and support an established HR team through a time of change
*Coach team members to improve service delivery and confidence
*Assess team structure, performance and potential - address underperformance fairly and proactively
*Oversee all core HR operations: employee relations, recruitment, policies, safeguarding, compliance
*Ensure annual processes (e.g. appraisals, reporting, workforce planning) are delivered effectively
*Provide trusted support and pragmatic advice to leaders across the organisation
*Drive the next phase of organisational development from an HR perspective
*Embed change across learning, recruitment, performance, reward, and policy
*Shape practical, proportionate approaches to people management that reflect values and future direction
What you’ll bring:
*Proven HR leadership experience in a complex or change-focused environment
*Strong coaching, people management and performance development skills
*Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery
*Calm, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to problem-solving
*Ideally had experience within a charity, healthcare or public sector organisation
If you’re available quickly and have the experience to step into a critical leadership role during a time of change, we’d love to hear from you.