Temporary Head of HR

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Allen Associates Full time

Are you an experienced HR professional?

We want you to join this internationally regarded organisation as their latest Head of HR. You will be part of the senior leadership team in this diverse and varied opportunity for a credible, influential, and highly experienced HR professional.

**Temporary Head of HR Responsibilities**
- Provide strategic direction and guidance for business making decisions
- Oversee staff recruitment, personal review and development for members of the teams
- Act as first point of contact for all HR related queries, alongside providing coaching and guidance across the full HR lifecycle
- Manage and improving systems, processes and policies
- Support the Senior Staff of several departments in the development of a ‘one department’ culture and take a proactive leadership role in informing department-wide strategy
- Maintain an up-to-date expert knowledge of issues, policies, good practice and regulatory frameworks relevant to the role
- Leading, managing and motivating an HR administrator

**Temporary Head of HR Rewards**

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you will receive:

- Holiday pay
- All equipment provided
- Valuable experience in a highly regarded organization

**The Company**

Our client is a world leader in their educational field. The Temporary Head of HR will play a huge part in their continued success of our clients merging Departments.

**Temporary Head of HR Experience**
- Graduate membership of CIPD or equivalent
- Significant experience of providing professional HR services within a complex organisation
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent professional working relationships and inspire trust
- The ability to identify and manage risk in complex employee relations cases/compliance matters which require pragmatic and creative solutions
- Professional and proactive approach to enabling managers to achieve their objectives, through the provision of HR advice that is prompt, persuasive, effective and evaluates risk
- Experience of implementing change, with a flexible and optimistic approach, in a complex environment
- Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing HR initiatives
- Ability to lead, develop and manage staff to fulfil their potential
- Ability to think and operate strategically, both at the operational and organisational level
- Confidence in decision-making, resilience, and a natural inclination to solve problems
- A commitment towards high standards and a focus on the quality of the customer experience

**Temporary Head of HR Location**

This role is based in Central Oxford. Sadly, there is no parking available on site. However, the office is very easily reached via public transport or bicycle

Hannah Bush | Allen Associates |


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