Director of Human Resources

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 services including pay and benefits, policies, case management and people reporting
• Drive recruitment strategy, improving attraction, retention, and reducing agency reliance
• Lead on key initiatives including employer branding, workforce planning and talent strategy
• Oversee organisational change projects including restructures and transformation programmes
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and best practice
• Own and develop HR systems, reporting and workforce data to support business decisions
• Manage salary budgets, workforce planning and FTE tracking in collaboration with Finance
• Support and strengthen industrial relations, including union engagement and consultation
• Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience operating at a senior HR leadership level
• Be CIPD Level 7 qualified
• Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary HR functions, including Payroll and Recruitment

• A track record of delivering strategic HR initiatives and organisational change
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level
• Experience using HR data and analytics to inform decision-making
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership style

This role will suit someone who:

• Is confident operating both strategically and operationally
• Can lead and inspire teams through change and growth
• Is passionate about driving high standards, innovation and continuous improvement
• Thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can shape the People & Culture agenda and make a lasting difference.

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.