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Director Of People

Location: Delamere Street, Crewe, CW1 2JZ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00

Pay Rate: £ 975.00 per day

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Lead and manage all people and HR functions across the organisation.

Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with council objectives.

Provide guidance and support to senior management on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development.

Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and regulations.

Oversee employee relations, performance management, and staff engagement programmes.

Monitor HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Drive change management initiatives to support organisational transformation.

Act as a key advisor on remuneration, benefits, and reward strategies.

Ensure the effective delivery of HR services to all departments.

Person Specification

Must-Have:

Proven experience in a senior HR or people leadership role.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Experience in organisational development and change management.

Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills.

Ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience in providing strategic HR advice to senior management.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in the public sector or local government environment.

CIPD qualified (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).

Previous experience in interim or project-based HR leadership roles.

Experience with workforce planning in a complex organisation.

Familiarity with HR systems and digital transformation initiatives.

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