Interim Head of HR

I am sourcing a Interim Head of HR for a 6 month FTC to lead and deliver a progressive People & Culture agenda during an exciting period of growth and investment with the care industry. This will be 2-3 days onsite working pattern. Stand alone role based in the Sandwell area West Midlands. This is a key leadership role, ideal for a pragmatic and hands-on HR professional who understands the complexities of the care sector and is confident operating across both strategic and operational HR.

Interim Head of HR responsibilities:

• You will take ownership of the existing People Strategy driving its delivery while shaping a positive, high performing culture across a workforce of 350+ employees.
• Experience in regulated environments and safeguarding is essential.
• You will work closely with managers across multiple sites to build capability, improve consistency in people management practices, and strengthen engagement and retention.
• This role requires someone who is not afraid to challenge, bring fresh thinking, and drive meaningful change.
• Lead and deliver the People Strategy, aligning it with business growth and operational needs.
• Support and develop a large population of managers, many of whom are early in their leadership careers.
• Drive improvements in employee relations practices, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Provide expert guidance on safeguarding, employment law, and complex HR issues.
• Review and develop the full Recruitment / Talent process including the ATS system.
• Use data and reporting (e.g. absence trends) to inform decision-making and improve performance.
• Partner with the OD function to enhance training, leadership development, and internal communications.
• Support ongoing and future acquisitions, including due diligence and integration.
• Foster a strong, grounded and values-led culture across all services.

About you

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within the care industry (essential).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, employment law, and regulated environments.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change.
• Experience developing managers and building leadership capability.
• Data-driven with strong critical thinking skills.
• Ideally experienced in acquisitions or organisational growth environments.

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