Assistant Director of HR — West Midlands (Hybrid)
The rewards
- £700 – £800 per day
- Minimum 2 days per week in West Midlands
- 6-month interim contract
Hours
- Interim contract — minimum 2 days per week on-site in West Midlands
The role of Assistant Director of HR:
- Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Reward & Recognition strategy
- Oversee job evaluation, equal pay risk and reward frameworks
- Provide expert leadership on pay policy, compliance and employment legislation
- Lead on complex workforce cost modelling and reward insight
- Manage collective bargaining and negotiations with Trade Unions
- Drive continuous improvement across reward, compliance and policy
- Deputise for the Director of Industrial & Employee Relations as required
The ideal Assistant Director of HR:
- Significant senior experience in reward, pay or recognition in a large, complex organisation
- Deep knowledge of equal pay, job evaluation and employment law
- Strong track record in leading and managing risk in reward frameworks
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent experience
Additional context
This is a pivotal interim leadership role responsible for delivering a fair, compliant and sustainable Reward & Recognition strategy aligned to financial and organisational priorities. An opportunity to shape critical reward frameworks and address complex legacy challenges within a high-profile organisation in the West Midlands.
