Interim HR Transformation Lead

We are recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client for an experienced HR Transformation Lead to join their organisation during a significant period of change and growth. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with a proven track record of delivering transformation programmes, implementing new operating models, and driving organisational change. The strategic direction is already defined; the focus of this role is ensuring successful delivery, implementation, and embedding of key initiatives across the business. You will play a key role in modernising HR operations, improving service delivery, and supporting the organisation through a programme of change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale HR transformation programme.
• Embed and enhance a business partnering approach across the HR function.
• Design and implement an HR shared services model, including processes, systems, and operating frameworks.
• Drive organisational design and change initiatives.
• Support the transformation of recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
• Manage multiple transformation and integration projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and provide regular updates to leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across people processes and systems.
• Support the delivery of change management and organisational development initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading HR transformation, organisational change, or operating model programmes.
• Experience building or implementing shared services functions.
• Strong knowledge of HR business partnering models and organisational design.
• A track record of delivering successful change within fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Strong employee relations and change management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach and the ability to quickly build credibility.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR leadership experience.

Please note the successful candidate will need to be able to start a new role on short/immediate notice.

Pay

Up to £85,000, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Hybrid working in Mid Kent.