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 Details We 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 & insight, payroll, and pensions, while contributing to wider organisational transformation. Description Lead and oversee end-to-end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance Provide strategic leadership across HR operations, payroll, pensions, and data functions Drive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and performance outcomes Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational strategy and transformation Act as deputy to the Director of HR Services when requiredProfile Significant senior HR leadership experience within the public sector Strong background in HR services, operations, and transformation Experience leading multi-functional teams including resourcing and shared services Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and data-led decision making Ability to influence at executive and strategic level Job Offer Opportunity to operate at Assistant Director level, with significant leadership responsibility across HR Services Lead a broad remit including resourcing, HR operations, data, payroll, and pensions High-impact role shaping organisational transformation and service modernisation Exposure to senior stakeholders and executive-level decision making Competitive day rate on an interim contract basis (inside IR35)