Head of HR Shared Services (Interim)

Head of HR Shared Services (Interim)

📍 Location: Surbiton / Wimbledon (hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days remote, with occasional travel)
🕒 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends)
💷 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
📅 Start: Immediate (2-3 months, with potential to extend)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of HR Shared Services to join us on a temporary basis for our client. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, oversee people operations, and make an immediate impact by driving efficiency and compliance in our HR processes.

You'll lead a small team responsible for HR systems, recruitment, and transactional services - ensuring our people managers have the tools and support they need to deliver effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and improvement of HR Shared Services.
• Manage HR systems (Core HR & Tribepad), ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee payroll inputs, contracts, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and policy updates.
• Lead recruitment operations, ensuring safe, inclusive, and cost-effective practices.
• Partner with senior leaders to align HR services with organisational strategy.
• Develop, motivate, and support a small HR administration and systems team.

About You

• Degree in HR/Business/Management or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS clearance (essential for immediate start).
• Proven track record in HR operations or shared services leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HR Information Systems and supplier contract management.
• Experience improving HR processes and delivering customer-focused services.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Confident in managing complex HR processes and providing expert guidance.

Apply Today

If you're a proactive HR leader ready to step into a key role and deliver immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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