Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & Wellbeing

Job Title: Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & WellbeingBand: 8CLocation: DorsetWorking Pattern: Minimum 3 days on-site (flexible service-led hybrid arrangement)Contract: Interim / Fixed Term (9 months)Start Date: ASAPHours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)We are currently supporting a leading healthcare Trust in Dorset in the appointment of an Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & Wellbeing . This is a senior leadership opportunity within a large, complex healthcare organisation, offering the chance to shape and influence the full spectrum of People Operations, Employee Experience and Wellbeing services across a workforce of approximately 12,000 staff.About the Role Reporting into the Deputy Chief People Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across key HR functions including:Resourcing and Talent Acquisition (permanent and temporary workforce)Employee Relations, including complex case management and policy leadershipOccupational Health, Wellbeing and Psychological Support ServicesMedical Staffing and associated workforce functionsYou will be responsible for ensuring high-performing, compliant and responsive HR services that align with Trust priorities, governance frameworks and national NHS standards. A key focus of the role is driving service improvement, transformation, and a strong Great Place to Work culture.Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of HR operational services across a large and diverse NHS workforceManage complex Employee Relations cases, including tribunals and senior medical staffing mattersProvide expert advice on employment law, policy and organisational changeOversee Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Psychological Support servicesDrive workforce transformation, continuous improvement and service efficiencyLead policy development and ensure consistent Trust-wide applicationManage budgets, workforce planning and cost improvement programmesRepresent the HR function at senior governance and partnership forumsBuild strong relationships with Staff Side, senior clinicians and executive stakeholdersSupport major organisational change programmes including TUPE, restructures and redundanciesAbout You The ideal candidate will bring:Significant senior HR leadership experience within the NHS or large complex organisationStrong background in Employee Relations, tribunals and medical workforce issuesProven experience leading Occupational Health, Wellbeing or Employee Experience functionsDemonstrable success in managing large HR teams and operational servicesStrong understanding of NHS governance, policy and workforce frameworksExperience working at board or executive level with excellent stakeholder skillsAbility to lead transformation and service improvement at scaleStrong financial and budget management capabilityAdditional Information This role requires minimum 3 days on-site attendance across Dorset sitesFull-time commitment (37.5 hours per week, MondayFriday)Must have strong NHS experience in complex ER and workforce environmentsStrong emphasis on delivery of high-quality operational HR servicesTPBN1_UKTJ