HR Manager

Andover Mind; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity is seeking an Interim HR Manager to join its Senior Leadership team. This role involves managing HR cases, advising on employee relations, and overseeing HR practices aligned with the charity's growth strategy. The position offers a hybrid work model with 2 days per week in Andover, Hampshire. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, employment law knowledge, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Working experience at a similar level within a small HR team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Demonstrable experience of Case Management in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving grievance, disciplinary, long-term sickness and other HR issues.
• Lead on case work and advise on challenging HR cases including employee relations issues.
• Oversee HR practices, processes, policies and strategies in line with the Business Plan.

Skills

HR case management

Employment law knowledge

Multi-tasking

Employee relations

CIPD level 5 qualified

Education

CIPD qualification level 5

CIPD qualification level 7 (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are working in partnership with Andover Mind, a charity that supports people with mental ill health in Andover, Basingstoke and Aldershot and the wider community. They are seeking an Interim HR Manager to join the Senior Leadership team as they embark on a new three-year strategy for growth, sustainability and a wider range of support.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving grievance, disciplinary, long-term sickness and other HR issues.
• Lead on case work and advise on challenging HR cases including employee relations issues.
• Oversee HR practices, processes, policies and strategies in line with Andover Mind’s Business Plan.
• Manage the transition to an outsourced HR service.
• Produce metrics on workload and other HR analytics.
• Provide HR advice to the CEO/Senior management.

Qualifications

• Working experience at a similar level within a small HR team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks for efficiency and speed of reaction.
• Experience and ability to organise and participate in multiple cases at the same time.
• Demonstrable experience of Case Management in a large organisation.
• Proven experience in Employee relations, providing HR advice to CEO/Senior management.
• CIPD qualified to level 5; Level 7 CIPD is desirable but not essential.

Location and duration

Location: Hybrid 2 days per week based in Andover, Hampshire.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Equality and diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date

Closing date: 28 September 2025 — however our client is looking for an immediate start and will consider candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply asap.