Assistant Director of HR Services

A senior interim leadership role responsible for overseeing and delivering high-performing HR services, including resourcing, operations, data, and payroll within a large public sector organisation. The role focuses on driving service improvement, supporting organisational transformation, and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce outcomes. Client DetailsWe are supporting a large, complex public sector organisation in appointing an Assistant Director of HR Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-disciplinary HR function.This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and drive high-performing HR services, including resourcing, HR operations, data and insight, payroll, and pensions, while contributing to wider organisational transformation. DescriptionLead and oversee end-to-end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and complianceProvide strategic leadership across HR operations, payroll, pensions, and data functionsDrive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and performance outcomesPartner with senior stakeholders to support organisational strategy and transformationAct as deputy to the Director of HR Services when requiredProfileSignificant senior HR leadership experience within the public sectorStrong background in HR services, operations, and transformationExperience leading multi-functional teams including resourcing and shared servicesStrong understanding of HR governance, ..... full job details .....