Why consider a temporary or fractional Head of HR for your business?

Author Widlyn Pierre
maart 10, 2025
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As your business scales, having a strong HR leadership presence is crucial. While hiring a permanent Head of HR might seem like the obvious choice, have you considered the benefits of bringing on an interim or fractional HR professional? This flexible approach can provide your organization with the expertise needed to drive success without the commitment of a full-time hire. Frazer Jones, the market leader in financial services recruitment, is uniquely positioned to help you find the right HR talent for your needs.

Both start-ups and established organizations can leverage fractional or interim HR leadership to bring strategic value and stability to their teams. Partnering with Frazer Jones ensures you have access to the best talent in the financial services sector, tailored to your specific needs.

Interim vs. Fractional Head of HR

Deciding between an interim or fractional Head of HR depends on your organization’s specific needs, growth stage and challenges. Frazer Jones’ unparalleled expertise in financial services recruitment ensures you’ll find the right fit for your unique circumstances.

Interim Head of HR

An interim Head of HR is typically hired for a defined period to address immediate needs or during a period of transition. Key advantages include:

  • Immediate availability: interim HR leaders can quickly manage urgent challenges like restructuring or employee relations issues.
  • Stabilization focus: they prioritize maintaining compliance, resolving conflicts and stabilizing HR operations during periods of change.
  • Project expertise: from implementing new HR systems to overseeing large-scale recruitment drives, interim leaders bring targeted expertise for specific projects.

With our experienced consultants, you can be confident that your interim HR leader will have the financial services experience needed to deliver results.

Fractional Head of HR

A fractional Head of HR works on a part-time or flexible basis, providing consistent, ongoing leadership tailored to your business needs. Key advantages include:

  • Strategic vision: They help define and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s long-term objectives.
  • Cost efficiency: Access high-level HR expertise without the expense of a full-time hire.
  • Scalability: Fractional HR leaders can adjust their involvement as your company grows, making it a flexible and adaptive solution.

Our extensive network ensures you’ll have access to the best fractional HR leaders with proven success in financial services.

Ten benefits of hiring a fractional or interim Head of HR

  • Cost-effectiveness: gain access to seasoned HR leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
  • Flexibility: scale HR resources to meet your organization’s current demands, avoiding unnecessary overhead.
  • On-demand expertise: fractional and interim HR leaders bring years of diverse experience across industries, offering insights that internal teams may lack.
  • Compliance assurance: ensure adherence to North American employment laws and regulations, reducing the risk of costly compliance issues.
  • Strategic alignment: develop HR policies and initiatives that support your company’s overarching business goals.
  • Risk management: proactively address employee relations, diversity and inclusion initiatives and other potential risks.
  • Staff development: provide training and mentorship for existing HR teams to enhance their capabilities and confidence.
  • Smooth transitions: navigate organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or leadership shifts while maintaining employee engagement and operational efficiency.
  • Business-specific adaptability: whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, fractional HR leaders tailor their strategies to your unique needs and challenges.
  • Access to networks: tap into an experienced HR leader’s professional network, gaining connections to valuable resources, tools, and talent.

When should your business consider this operation?

Whether your company is expanding into new regions, recovering from high turnover, or undergoing restructuring, fractional or interim HR leadership can be the key to bridging the gap. These professionals are particularly beneficial for:

  • Whether your company is expanding into new regions, recovering from high turnover, or undergoing restructuring, fractional or interim HR leadership can be the key to bridging the gap. These professionals are particularly beneficial for:
  • Start-ups establishing HR foundations in North America
  • Mid-sized companies managing growth or compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws
  • Enterprises navigating complex workforce changes or specialized projects

How Frazer Jones can help you source and interim or fractional Head of HR

An interim or fractional Head of HR can provide your North American business with the expertise, flexibility, and strategic insight needed to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. By thinking outside the box, you’ll gain a competitive edge, enhance your HR capabilities and create a foundation for long-term success.

Partner with Frazer Jones to access exceptional HR professionals, especially within the financial services sector. With unmatched expertise, we ensure your interim or fractional leader will tackle your unique challenges and drive meaningful results.

Discover how we’ve successfully matched businesses worldwide with the perfect HR leaders.

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