Interim Director of HR

Location: Hertfordshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and values-driven Interim HR leader to join a well-established, not-for-profit social care provider as Director of Human Resources on an initial 6-month contract with an immediate start.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and Board, this pivotal executive role leads the strategic direction of HR and Learning & Development across a multi-site organisation, overseeing the HR Manager and Head of Learning and Development to ensure workforce capability, strong leadership and an inclusive culture aligned to organisational objectives.

Candidates must be MCIPD qualified (or equivalent), educated to graduate level, and have significant experience operating at HR Director level.

Experience with in the health and social care sector is highly desirable.

Requirements:

Expert knowledge of modern HR practice and employment legislation
A strong track record of strategic HR leadership and organisational development
Experience working in partnership with Trade Unions and managing collective bargaining arrangements
Political awareness and the ability to influence at Board level

Experience of leading complex employee relations casework and managing organisational risk
Strong commercial awareness, including payroll cost control and reward benchmarking

Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic workforce planning, recruitment, retention and reward strategies
Overseeing learning and development strategy to ensure a highly skilled and competent workforce
Providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, employment legislation and organisational risk
Ensuring HR policies and practices reflect legislative requirements, organisational values and best practice
Developing management capability through structured development programmes
Building strong relationships with Trade Unions and leading consultation processes
Overseeing well-being and occupational health initiatives
Managing HR and L&D budgets and monitoring return on investment

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