Interim Deputy Head of HR

The Company is seeking an Interim Deputy Head of HR to lead a team of 6, including HR Advisors, and provide additional support within a busy local authority HR function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of the HR team, with a focus on delivering core HR operational activities. This includes managing employee and industrial relations, trade unions, ER casework, and policy development. The role also involves managing and supporting more junior HR team members who provide frontline HR advice. Experience in a local government setting is preferred, but candidates with a background in the wider public sector will also be considered. Applicants for the Interim Deputy Head of HR position at the company should have a proven track record in leading HR teams and be adept at handling the various aspects of HR operations. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in employee and industrial relations, including trade union engagement and ER casework. Policy development and the ability to manage and support a team are also key responsibilities. While experience in a local government setting is ideal, the company is open to considering candidates with a background in the wider public sector. The position is available on an interim basis for a period of up to 18 months and is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of the HR department during this time.