The Interim Talent Delivery & HR Digital Transformation Lead will drive recruitment delivery and enable digital transformation across the People function. This role ensures seamless talent acquisition during a period of change while supporting the implementation of People technology, automation, and process improvements aligned with operational excellence principles. Acting as a key partner, the role bridges business needs and digital initiatives, optimises sourcing strategies, and fosters internal mobility to enhance workforce agility. Through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration, the role contributes to building a future-ready people ecosystem and delivering an exceptional colleague experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Change & Transformation Support
- Act as a liaison between People Team and key business stakeholders during the digital transformation.
- Provide feedback on people process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.
- Contribute to roadmap for digital colleague journey and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with OPEX principles.
- Support implementation of recruitment technology and digital tools to enable automation and improved colleague experience.
- Apply project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and deliver transformation milestones.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Maintain compliance with recruitment policies and processes during transition.
- Update and manage centralised Job Descriptions library in line with our skills-based approach.
- Utilise technical tools and data insights to optimize recruitment workflows and reporting.
- Direct Sourcing & Talent Pools
- Proactively source candidates using digital tools, social platforms, and talent networks (LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, EB Campaigns).
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles using automation-enabled sourcing strategies.
- Leverage market intelligence and technical analytics to inform sourcing decisions.
- Support redeployment and career development initiatives.
- Use data-driven insights and OPEX frameworks to identify internal mobility opportunities and reduce redundancy risk.
- Advise hiring managers on market trends, sourcing strategies, and best practices (LinkedIn Talent Insights, Industry Talent news).
- Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues to align recruitment with workforce planning and transformation goals.
- Communicate technical and process changes effectively to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Strong experience in recruitment and direct sourcing.
- Technical proficiency with People systems (technology), automation tools, and data analytics.
- Project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting.
- Ability to adapt to change and work in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Familiarity with OPEX principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of internal mobility and talent development principles.
- Core Skills: Change Implementation Planning, Project Management, Resourcing, Talent Management, Relationship Management
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience in People (HR) role within a digital transformation environment.
- Has led transformation projects or process improvement initiatives using project management frameworks.
- Comfortable working in a fixed-term, transitional capacity.
- Exposure to automation technologies and operational excellence practices.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026 at 1600.
