Join Get Set UK and lead the way in HR excellence At Get Set UK , we are passionate about creating workplaces where employees thrive, and our communities flourish.
As a values-driven organisation, we are seeking a dynamic Interim Head of HR to lead our HR, Learning, and Development department during a maternity cover period for 9 months.
If you're a seasoned HR leader with a knack for strategy and a love for empowering people, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Your impact: As the Interim Head of HR, you will ensure the seamless delivery of our People Strategy, guaranteeing alignment with organisational goals while maintaining a culture of employee engagement and development.
You'll oversee a range of critical HR functions, including compliance, talent acquisition, and learning and development, ensuring operations run smoothly during this key period.
Drive HR Strategy: Lead the implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring the organisation meets key deliverables and maintains high standards.
Ensure compliance: Maintain adherence to HR policies, legal requirements, and organisational objectives.
Oversee HR operations: Manage the HR, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development teams, ensuring daily activities align with organisational goals.
Foster recognition: Promote rewards and recognition programmes that motivate and engage employees.
Deliver timely benefits: Ensure accurate and prompt administration of employee benefits in line with timelines.
Support learning initiatives: Collaborate with the L&D Partner to design and implement impactful learning and development programmes.
Enhance internal communications: Partner with the Marketing team to deliver engaging internal communications aligned with organisational events.
Resolve employee concerns: Provide expert guidance on employee relations and workplace conflict resolution.
Leverage data insights: Analyse HR metrics and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-departmentally: Work with teams across the business to provide HR data and reports supporting organisational continuity.
Who we seek: We're looking for a results-driven, adaptable HR leader with a proven ability to navigate complex organisational needs and inspire others to achieve excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for fostering inclusive and engaging workplace cultures.
Extensive HR experience: A strong track record in HR leadership, including expertise in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations.
Proven project management: Demonstrated success in managing HR projects, from conception to implementation and evaluation.
Data-driven decision-maker: Skilled in analysing HR metrics to provide actionable insights for organisational decisions.
Stakeholder engagement: Exceptional skills in working with senior leaders and cross-departmental teams.
Strategic thinker: Proven ability to align HR initiatives with broader organisational objectives.
Excellent communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively.
Relevant qualifications: Degree in HR, Business, or related fields, with CIPD accreditation preferred.
You share our values: Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Our promise to you: We're here to support you as much as you support our clients.
Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.
Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic.
We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing.
As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy: Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Why Get Set UK?
By joining Get Set UK, you will play a vital role in supporting a workplace where employees are motivated, engaged, and aligned with organisational success.
This role is about more than maintaining operations - it's about elevating our people strategy and leaving a lasting impact on our team and community.
Are you ready to lead and inspire during this exciting period?
Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and people development!
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Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications.
Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status .
Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.
If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
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