Head of HR

Head of HR

6‑Month FTC

Edinburgh - 5 days per week on‑site

We are recruiting a Head of HR on behalf of one of our transport clients for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, based full time on site in Edinburgh. This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring an experienced HR leader to oversee the full HR function and partner closely with senior stakeholders in a complex, operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the organisation
• Lead employee relations, including complex disciplinary and grievance cases
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, reward, and workforce planning
• Lead organisational change, restructures, and consultation processes
• Manage and develop the HR team
• Advise senior leaders on all people‑related matters

Person Specification

• Proven experience at Head of HR or senior HR leadership level
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience in transport, operational, or regulated environments
• Confident managing complex employee relations and change programmes
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
• Credible, pragmatic, and comfortable working in a fully on‑site role

If this role is of interest and you can commit to 5 days on site, we would love to hear from you.