Guiding HR Transformation: Interim People & Culture Executive at Local Government Council
The Brief
Following the resignation of the Head of People & Culture at short notice, a local government organisation engaged Future Leadership’s Executive Search team to find a permanent replacement.
Simultaneously, the Interim Executive team was tasked with securing an Interim People & Culture lead (Head of P&C) to guide the P&C team and work closely with the Executive team for six months while the permanent search was underway.
Increase in General Management Skills
According to the American Management Association, only 14% of businesses consider themselves “well prepared” to handle a sudden loss in senior management. Add to that the fact that it takes at least four months to fill an executive role, and an Interim Executive experienced in operations makes a lot of sense!
Increase in Customer Experience Skills
These days experience is everything. What truly makes for a good experience? Speed. Convenience. Consistency. Friendliness. And human touch. Our Interim Executives deliver a great experience while improving your customer experience!
Increase in People & Culture Skills
Organisations are constantly changing as they respond to internal and external pressures. Continual process improvement can enable team engagement and lead to growth. Interim Executives bring fresh eyes and effective industry best practice to the execution.
Increase in Data Analytics
Complex challenges require critical thinking and in the age of information-overwhelm it is imperative to have analytical minds at the table. These skills range across finance, data science, systems and more. An Interim Executive can be the right person to optimise your inputs to maximise your output.
The Process
The Interim Executive team provided a shortlist of interim profiles within 72 hours of receiving the initial brief.
An experienced, future-focused interim was appointed, bringing the ability to hit the ground running from day one.
Emerging Capabilities
Human Capital Management
Expert in optimising human capital through strategic planning and development, aligning workforce capabilities with organisational goals.
Human Resources
Skilled in overseeing HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance, to support organisational objectives.
HR Transformation
Adept at leading HR transformation initiatives, driving change to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR services.
Workforce Planning
Proficient in workforce planning, ensuring the organisation has the right talent in place to meet current and future needs.
Employer Branding
Experienced in strengthening employer branding to attract and retain top talent, ensuring the organisation is seen as an employer of choice.
The Outcome
The Interim Executive successfully led the P&C service review, managed employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) negotiations, and drove learning and development (L&D) initiatives among other key deliverables within the council.
They also provided an extensive handover to the incoming permanent P&C leader, ensuring a smooth transition.
