Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

A mid-sized financial services organisation is seeking an interim Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the HR function through a critical leadership transition lasting 6 to 12 months. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day HR operations, assess the current team and department structure, and develop recommendations for a future-state organisation. The role carries significant on-site presence requirements in the Western United States, with travel expenses reimbursed.

Beyond stabilising operations, the interim CHRO will identify opportunities to modernise and automate HR processes, build business cases to secure funding, and re-establish the credibility of the HR function with the senior leadership team. This is a hands-on executive role requiring rapid deployment and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes within a defined timeframe.

• Oversee day-to-day management of the HR function during a leadership transition period
• Evaluate existing department structure and team capability, then recommend a future-state design
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities and develop funding business cases
• Partner with the senior leadership team to rebuild confidence and credibility in the HR function
• Manage the HR team to ensure effective organisational support throughout the transition
• Provide insight and recommendations for broader modernisation of the HR function

• Prior CHRO experience within a mid-sized financial services organisation
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate a business function across people, process, and systems dimensions
• Experience designing future-state organisational structures and change programmes
• Proven track record influencing and supporting a high-performing senior leadership team
• Experience leading through major organisational transitions is a strong advantage
• Ability to commit to significant on-site presence in the Western United States

LHH is a global talent solutions business and a division of the Adecco Group. Its Interim Management practice places senior executives into leadership transition, transformation, and critical project delivery engagements, connecting experienced interim leaders with organisations that need measurable results within defined timeframes.