An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and values-driven Interim HR leader to join a well-established, not-for-profit social care provider as Director of Human Resources on an initial 6-month contract with an immediate start.Reporting to the Chief Executive and Board, this pivotal executive role leads the strategic direction of HR and Learning and Development across a multi-site organisation, overseeing the HR Manager and Head of Learning and Development to ensure workforce capability, strong leadership and an inclusive culture aligned to organisational objectives.Candidates must be MCIPD qualified (or equivalent), educated to graduate level, and have significant experience operating at HR Director level. Experience within the health and social care sector is highly desirable.Requirements:Expert knowledge of modern HR practice and employment legislationA strong track record of strategic HR leadership and organisational developmentExperience working in partnership with Trade Unions and managing collective bargaining arrangementsPolitical awareness and the ability to influence at Board levelExperience of leading complex employee relations casework and managing organisational riskStrong commercial awareness, including payroll cost control and reward benchmarking Key responsibilities include:Leading strategic workforce planning, recruitment, retention and reward strategiesOverseeing learning and development strategy to ensure a highly skilled and competent workfor