44 hr director jobs found

An established not-for-profit organisation located on the outskirts of Havant, Hampshire is seeking an experienced Interim Director of HR to lead their HR function on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape HR strategy in a dynamic environment, where innovative approaches and staff wellbeing are key. With flexibility around working hours and location, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the organisation’s people strategy during a pivotal period. What will the Interim Director of HR role involve? Providing strategic leadership to the executive team and wider HR function, focusing on recruitment, retention, talent management, and absence reduction Leading initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing and reduce associated costs, including sickness absence Supporting organisational change and improvement projects aligned with long-term goals Collaborating closely with trustees and senior leaders to formalise HR policies and ensure compliance...

Associate Director – People Services Location: Peterborough (hybrid 1 day a week on site) Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £43 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital Job Purpose • To lead and manage People Services functions within the wider Workforce & Organisational Development (OD) division, holding teams accountable for delivering agreed KPIs and objectives. • To deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer, providing strategic focus and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of organisational objectives through a customer-focused service. • To diagnose and resolve complex problems using advanced analytical and judgemental skills. • To ensure all services comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, meeting both nationally mandated...

Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit a Change Manager on an initial 6 month basis, working hybrid from their central London site. Change Manager  £410 per day inside IR35 - 6 months Central London - Hybrid We’re looking for an experienced Change Manager contractor to support delivery within a major HR, Finance & Research & Innovation transformation programme. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can quickly integrate into an established change team, pick up defined activities, and deliver high-quality outputs at pace with minimal direction. What we’re looking for: • Strong organisational change experience (5–10+ years preferred) • Proven delivery across process, system, and organisational change • Experience working on complex transformation programmes • Comfortable producing core change artefacts independently • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills • Pragmatic and delivery-focused Typical responsibilities: •...

Payroll Administrator Canary Wharf, London £18-£20 per hour Minimum 3-Month Contract 4 Days Office-Based | Fridays Working from Home We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy and professional finance team based in Canary Wharf. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised payroll professional to support the Payroll Manager in delivering a competent, effective, and timely payroll function across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing payroll for approximately 500 employees across 12 separate company payrolls, ensuring all payroll information is accurate, compliant, and processed within strict deadlines. Key Responsibilities Support the processing of monthly payroll for approximately 500 staff across 12 separate company payrolls Liaise with HR and on-site Property Administrators to ensure payroll information is received accurately and on time Support the monthly payment of staff...

Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development Halton Borough Council £300 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site) Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority. The Role Reporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's: Development Management and Enforcement Building Control Contaminated Land Local Plan Transport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational requirements, agreed performance targets and...

Role: Associate Director - People Services Sector: Public Sector Duration 3 Months Location: Peterborough Salary: Competitive Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Associate Director - People Services to join our public sector client on an interim basis for 3 months. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 1 day a week onsite, in Peterborough The Associate Director - People Services will lead and manage the People Services functions within the wider Workforce and OD function for the organisations. The ideal candidate will deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer providing professional leadership, strategic focus to all members of the Workforce and OD function, ensuring the delivery of the organisation's objectives. The duties of the Associate Director - People Service include: Working closely within the organisation's executive team, divisional leadership teams and HR/OD senior management teams to ensure their involvement and...

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Head of Payroll to lead their end-to-end payroll function on a contract basis. This senior role will suit a confident payroll leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach. You’ll oversee payroll delivery, ensure statutory compliance, lead a payroll team, and work closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance Leading and developing a payroll team Ensuring compliance with UK and/or Ireland payroll legislation Managing external providers and stakeholders Driving process improvements and automation Resolving complex payroll issues and producing senior-level reporting About you: Extensive payroll experience with leadership responsibility Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting Experience using payroll systems (Sage 50) High...

Director of Human Resources (FTC) Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in the search for an Interim Director of Human Resources, based in Fareham. Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to join their People & Culture function on a 6-month fixed term basis. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to lead and shape HR, Payroll and Recruitment services across the organisation, driving high performance, innovation and best practice. This position offers a salary of £65,000 – £70,000 (pro rata) and the opportunity to operate at a senior leadership level within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. What you’ll do: * Lead and develop the HR Business Partnering, Payroll & Pensions and Recruitment teams * Deliver a high-quality, strategic HR service across the full employee lifecycle * Partner with senior leaders to provide expert advice on complex people matters * Oversee group-wide HR...

HR Advisor Location: Sheffield Salary: Up to 40K Hours: 22.5 hours per week (with flexibility for additional hours) Contract: 12-Month FTC Ashley Kate are pleased to be supporting our client in the search for an experienced HR Advisor to join their family run business on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and hands-on HR professional to support the business across a broad range of generalist HR activities. This role is part-time, offering 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility around working hours and openness to additional hours for the right candidate. The successful individual will be based on-site and report directly to the Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end onboarding and recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers to identify and attract talent Build strong working relationships with line managers, providing HR guidance and support across the employee lifecycle...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the People Services Departmental Management Team in contributing to the delivery of the People Services delivery plan, People Strategy and Target Operating Model through leading and driving team resources through coaching and mentoring, ensuring underperformance/capability issues are addressed to ensure a significant contribution to the delivery of a best-in-class people service. To ensure that service delivery complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, the organisation's policies and procedures and appropriate legislation within the area of expertise. To support the Head of Service and Assistant Director of HR in the continual development of the service, ensuring innovative best practice ideas are embedded across the service. To ensure that all services are delivered with a high level of customer focus, solution-focused approaches, ensuring People Services Delivery and Advice provides prompt solutions at the...

HR Business Partner – 12-month FTC Salary: up to £60K subject to experience Location: Kidderminster T2M Resourcing are working with a specialist engineering business looking to expand their team with a HR Business Partner. This role is ideally a 12-month FTC however consideration will also be given to candidates seeking a permanent opportunity. Reporting into the Managing Director, the business is seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting its strategic objectives. This position will provide expert HR guidance and operational support, combining strategic insight with a hands-on approach to delivery. The successful candidate will partner with managers and employees across the organisation, influencing decision-making and driving people-focused solutions that align with business goals. A key focus of the role will be supporting cultural transformation within the existing business, as well as facilitating the successful...

Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to step into a dynamic role where innovation meets precision? This is your chance to become a pivotal part of an industry-leading organisation, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of automotive engineering. As a Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality systems and components, ensuring excellence in every detail. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company renowned for its commitment to modern luxury and engineering brilliance. What You Will Do:  - Coordinate the development, testing, and verification of new systems and components within the cockpit system. - Set up, monitor, and report on test plans using industry-standard systems to ensure progression and sign-off. - Manage the design verification process, ensuring all standards are met throughout design maturation. -...

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner – Change Management on an 18 month fixed term contract on a project role, acting as the expert with regards to people related matters for an organisation wide reorganisation.  Working alongside and advising SLT in a unionised, complex education establishment.   The role pays up to £67,000 per annum with generous benefits, is based in West Midlands and offers 3 days working from home per week. This suitable candidate must be a Change specialist who has worked collaboratively on large scale re-originations from end to end and has the gravitas to advise Senior Leadership on people related matters. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Working with the HRSLT (HR Senior Leadership Team) and wider HR team to manage and support the key HR workstreams to drive the strategic change programme Providing key capability in stakeholder management, project management and organisational design to help senior stakeholders shape...

Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover from October 2026 Kingston College is seeking a Head of School - Commercial Industries and Access School to lead the strategic development and operational management of the school’s curriculum in line with college objectives and performance targets. In this specific role, this means a high-quality curriculum that is connected to the local and regional needs of the community the College serves. You will be a member of the Curriculum Management Team (CMT) reporting directly to the Principal - FE. Reporting into the Principal’s Group on budget planning, monitoring and intervention, you will work closely with STCG Directors of Quality, Student Support Services & External Relations, HR, Finance and MIS. A critical role for the Head of is to be able to identify and evaluate the strengths and the areas for improvement and to translate this into operating plans with clear actions and targets to be met over a defined period of time. You will monitor...

System Test and Validation Engineer - (phone number removed) - £34.00/hr - Umbrella rate Manchester - Hybrid We are looking for a driven and passionate System Test and Validation Engineer to join us in developing a truly exciting and forward-thinking product, one you can believe in, advocate for, and take pride in delivering. This role sits at the heart of our connected car platform, which underpins our luxury vehicles and delivers seamless digital experiences to our customers. You will take ownership of validating system features that enable this platform, ensuring high quality, robustness, and a defect free user experience from concept through to delivery. You will play a key role in shaping validation strategies and continuously improving test processes, with a strong focus on automation, reuse of existing test assets, and leveraging established validation practices across the business. What You Will Do: Create detailed test plans that align with software release...

Role: HR Business Partner Sector: Public Sector Duration: Interim 3 Months Location: Chesterfield Salary: up to £23.37 per day Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our client based in Chesterfield. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2-3 days a week required onsite. The Ideal HR Business Partner will operate as a strategic partner to directorates, providing high quality, professional HR insight, challenge and support. The postholder will work closely with senior leaders to shape workforce plans, strengthen organisational capability, and create engaged, high performing teams. They will lead on complex employee relations, drive organisational development, and ensure people practices align with the organisation's values, priorities, and statutory responsibilities. The duties of the HR Business Partner will include Building a strong trusted relationships with senior leaders, developing a deep...

Role: HR Officer Sector: Public Sector Duration: 3 months Location: Chesterfield Salary: up to £17.85 Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to join our client based in Chesterfield, working on a hybrid basis for a 3 month interim assignment with possible extension. The HR Officer will provide a professional, efficient and customer-focused HR service that supports managers across the organisations. The ideal candidate will provide first line advice on a range of people management issues, ensure consistent applications of HR policies, manage case work activity and support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit. The HR Officer will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality HR Operations function by ensuring timely, accurate and compliant HR processes, maintaining high standards of data integrity and escalating more complex or high-risk matters to the HR Operations Manager or HR Business Partners, as appropriate. Key...

The Advocate Group are working in partnership with a Retail Manufacturer to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major transformation on a 6-Month FTC basis. This is a key role requiring strong expertise in group and individual consultation processes, TUPE, and UK employment law, with the ability to operate confidently in a complex, change-driven environment. Role Purpose You will play a pivotal role in supporting business transformation activity, partnering closely with the Senior ER Manager and HR Business Partners to deliver high-quality employee relations support across impacted business areas. Key Accountabilities Partner with the Senior ER Manager and HRBPs to deliver significant business change programmes across relevant areas of the organisation Provide expert Employee Relations guidance and support to consultation managers Lead and manage group consultation processes end to end Deliver individual and group consultations where required Provide...

School Business Manager – Dual Site Locations: Bucknall & Wilmslow Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum About the Schools We are working with two brilliant specialist schools dedicated to supporting children and young people with Autism and complex needs. One site, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, supports up to 90 students aged 6–19 with a strong focus on innovative education and care. The second, a newly established school, already has an exceptional reputation, supporting students aged 5–19 and achieving Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in its latest inspection. Both schools are passionate about creating nurturing, supportive environments where students can thrive and reach their full potential. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two thriving specialist settings. As School Business Manager, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and...

CAD/CAM Engineer - Discrete Event Simulation - (phone number removed) - £35.53/hr umbrella rate Do you have strong working knowledge of Discrete Event Simulation tools such as Lanner Witness or Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation? Do you have proven experience in production process flow simulation and problem-solving on complex technical systems? Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a CAD/CAM Engineer - Discrete Event Simulation? This is your chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of vehicle engineering. With an inspiring work environment and the opportunity to develop cutting-edge skills, this role offers a platform for professional growth and the chance to make a real impact in the automotive industry. If you're passionate about process optimisation and thrive in dynamic settings, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.  What You Will Do:  - Lead the development of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models, from concept to detailed mimic...