Head of People – Interim 12 M FTC
Adverity
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead and support a team of six, coaching three direct reports to deliver across their respective areas.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leaders on complex people matters.
- Own senior escalation of complex ER cases, ensuring fair, compliant, and pragmatic outcomes.
- Oversee core People Operations and the annual people cycle to ensure smooth, compliant delivery.
- Maintain business-as-usual excellence and stability throughout the interim period.
Requirements
- Senior People Generalist experience (Head of People, People Lead, or Senior HRBP).
- Hands-on experience in business partnering, Employee Relations, and People Operations.
- Experience leading and developing People teams.
- Background in organisations of c.100–1,000 employees.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
- Experience in tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Employee RelationsPeople OperationsBusiness partneringUK employment law
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingAdvisoryCommunication