HR Director

Location: South Essex
Contract: Fixed-Term / Interim Assignment (3 Months)
Day Rate/Salary: Competitive

An established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic and operational leadership during a critical three-month period. Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead the people agenda, drive organisational effectiveness, and ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services across the business.

The Role The Interim HR Director will:

• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the HR function, ensuring effective delivery across all people-related activities.
• Support organisational change, transformation, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development activities.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, and frameworks where required.
• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives.
• Ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining a high-performance culture.

The Candidate The organisation is looking for a proven HR leader who can quickly establish credibility and deliver impact from day one. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience operating at HR Director or senior HR leadership level.
• Chartered CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading complex employee relations and organisational change programmes.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• A high-profile leadership assignment.
• Opportunity to influence strategic people initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive executive team environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Applications are welcomed from experienced HR professionals who are available at short notice and seeking an impactful interim opportunity.
To apply, please submit a CV outlining relevant HR leadership experience and availability.