Interim Head of People (9-12 Month FTC)
Assembly Global
- London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Generalist HR leadership duties covering People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Reward.
- Oversee the current People Team and devise best strategic people projects.
- Work closely with the Finance Team on a monthly basis to manage budgets, overall costs
- Be responsible for benefits, brokerage and to oversees the payroll from an admin and processing perspective,
- Develop and maintain fair people policies reflecting our unique culture and ways of working.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR operations and policies.
- Responsible for DEI
- Devise an appropriate People Plan that aligns with business priorities and plans.
- Develop Risk and Retention planning based on feedback.
- Facilitate and implement key People initiatives, starting with a clear progression framework at company and employee level.
- Oversight on all aspects of People Management across the business, including day-to-day line manager coaching directly and via your team.
- Provide legal advice to resolve people issues professionally and ethically, consulting external advisors as required.
- Be an engaged member of the Executive Senior Team, taking part in key business decisions and contributing your ideas.
- Responsible for reporting and tracking of all people analytics
- Lead-from-the-front leader with willingness to roll up sleeves when needed
- A strong generalist background with experience of the full employee lifecycle and great understanding across the People function.
- Proven experience as Head of HR or similar senior HR role in 200+ person business.
- Confident knowledge of UK employment law and comfortable operating across all markets in Europe, include Germany, Spain, France and Poland
- Great communicator with strong EQ, both in 1:1 and in large groups.
- Direct in approach and comfortable challenging at all levels.
- Ability to use data and analytics to measure success and output.
- Aptitude in communication and presentation skills.
- Well-organised with excellent leadership qualities.
- Previous experience of providing input into company decision making and influencing at a senior level