Head of HR

• Locations

  Brighton, East Sussex

• Salary

  Up to £550 per day

• Sector

  HR, HR, Marketing & Sales

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Morgan Hunt are working with a fantastic Public Sector organisation who are recruiting for a Head of HR role (People Partnering and Service) for 6 – 9 months initially. It is a hybrid role paying £550 per day, based in Brighton – 8 days per month in the office, reporting into the Director of People and Culture.

As the Head of People Partnering and Service, you’ll play a critical role in driving HR transformation, ensuring excellence in people services, and embedding a strategic partnership approach. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of HR at the organisation while working in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Job Purpose

• Lead the People Services & Partnering function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality HR service.
• Develop and embed a strategic business partnering model to support business priorities through expert People Planning.
• Drive the evolution of Employee Relations practices and ensure they align with current employment legislation.
• Collaborate with the People Directorate Management Committee to enhance the employee experience and service value proposition.
• Lead the review and improvement of HR systems and technology to support continuous improvement and strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities of the Head of HR role:

• Inspire and manage the People Services & Partnering team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the strategic People Partnering function, working closely with leaders to align HR practices with business objectives.
• Lead and manage Subject Matter Experts, ensuring operational excellence across the People Directorate.
• Implement and enhance Employee Relations capabilities, ensuring policies and practices are fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with the People Directorate Leadership team to evaluate and improve employee value propositions.
• Lead HR systems and technology reviews, recommending improvements that support strategic People goals.

Person Specification for the Head of HR role:

• Essential:

  • Substantial generalist HR experience at a senior level, particularly in the public sector.
  • Proven leadership of an Employee Relations team, with expertise in handling complex casework and tribunals.
  • Demonstrated success in leading strategic HR business partnering initiatives.
  • Experience developing and implementing People strategies aligned with organisational goals.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively with leaders, managers, and stakeholders.

• Desirable:

  • Experience working in a regulated environment, particularly within the pensions or financial services sector.
  • Strong understanding of digital HR solutions and continuous improvement processes.

If you are a Head of HR with extensive experience in leading and managing HRBP’s; complex ER; and Public Sector experience then please apply ASAP – the role is closing at the end of the week!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.