Head of HR (1 Month Temp Assignment)

The Company
A long-established, privately owned business based near Headcorn, operating across a specialist sector with a strong operational focus and a hands-on leadership team. The organisation is currently navigating a busy period and requires experienced interim HR support to ensure continuity and stability across the workforce.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional to step into a key leadership role on an interim basis. You’ll take ownership of the HR function, providing both strategic oversight and day-to-day operational support to ensure the smooth running of all HR activity across the business.

This is a temporary assignment for an initial period of one month, with the potential to extend. The role is fully onsite, based near Headcorn.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the HR function and acting as the senior HR contact within the business
• Supporting managers with employee relations matters and HR guidance
• Overseeing day-to-day HR operations and ensuring consistent delivery
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and internal HR policies
• Managing and supporting HR administration and processes
• Assisting with ongoing HR projects and operational priorities
• Providing pragmatic, hands-on HR support during a period of change
• Acting quickly to stabilise and support the wider workforce

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR or HR leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER casework
• Ability to step into a business quickly and operate at pace
• Confident, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting SMEs or fast-moving environments
• Immediately available or on very short notice

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £80,000 (pro rata)
• Temporary role (initial 1 month, potential to extend)
• Full-time, onsite position near Headcorn
• Immediate impact opportunity within a key business period

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.