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Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & WellbeingTriumph Consultants • Throop, Dorset, United Kingdom
Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & Wellbeing

Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & Wellbeing

Triumph Consultants • Throop, Dorset, United Kingdom
11 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Interim Associate Director of HR Operations & Wellbeing

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Band: 8C
Location: Dorset
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days on-site (flexible service-led hybrid arrangement)
Contract: Interim / Fixed Term (9 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 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 leadership


Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Psychological Support Services


Medical Staffing and associated workforce functions



You 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 workforce


Manage complex Employee Relations cases, including tribunals and senior medical staffing matters


Provide expert advice on employment law, policy and organisational change


Oversee Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Psychological Support services


Drive workforce transformation, continuous improvement and service efficiency


Lead policy development and ensure consistent Trust-wide application


Manage budgets, workforce planning and cost improvement programmes


Represent the HR function at senior governance and partnership forums


Build strong relationships with Staff Side, senior clinicians and executive stakeholders


Support major organisational change programmes including TUPE, restructures and redundancies


About You

The ideal candidate will bring:



  • Significant senior HR leadership experience within the NHS or large complex organisation


Strong background in Employee Relations, xwwtmva tribunals and medical workforce issues


Proven experience leading Occupational Health, Wellbeing or Employee Experience functions


Demonstrable success in managing large HR teams and operational services


Strong understanding of NHS governance, policy and workforce frameworks


Experience working at board or executive level with excellent stakeholder skills


Ability to lead transformation and service improvement at scale


Strong financial and budget management capability


Additional Information


  • This role requires minimum 3 days on-site attendance across Dorset sites


Full-time commitment (37.5 hours per week, MondayFriday)


Must have strong NHS experience in complex ER and workforce environments


Strong emphasis on delivery of high-quality operational HR services




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