Job Description

Role: Interim HR Operations Manager

Location: West Midlands Council (Hybrid / On-site as required)

Contract: 6 months (Interim)

Day Rate / Salary Equivalent: Circa £84,000 pro rata (day rate negotiable)

About the Role

This Council is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager (Interim) to provide continuity and leadership within the HR team during a period of organisational review and transition. This role will ensure the smooth running of HR operations while a wider review of HR services and structures is underway.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operational activities.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the Council on employee relations, HR policies, and best practice.
• Oversee HR processes including administration, payroll support, and compliance.
• Act as a first point of escalation for HR issues, ensuring consistent and legally compliant resolution.
• Support the organisation through a period of review and change management, maintaining service continuity.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure HR operations align with Council objectives.
• Contribute to ongoing discussions about the future shape and requirements of the HR service.

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will be:
• An experienced HR professional with strong operational and advisory expertise.
• Confident working in complex public sector environments, ideally within local government.
• Knowledgeable in employment law, employee relations, payroll, and HR administration.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to work effectively during periods of structural review and uncertainty.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Ideally CIPD qualified (Level 7 or equivalent experience).

Contact Details

If you are interested, please contact Richard Murphy