Interim HR Business Partner

Morgan Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization based in East London is seeking an Interim HR Business Partner to support the Head of People & Culture. The role is temporary, lasting 2 to 3 months, starting in February 2026, with a daily rate of £256.22. Candidates should be CIPD qualified and possess experience in managing employee relations. Key responsibilities include guiding management on strategic issues and handling complex ER cases while ensuring impartiality and empathy. Apply now if you're available to start by February.

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up) is essential.
• Experience managing complex ER casework.
• Ability to remain impartial and empathetic in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide managers with strategic issues.
• Manage ER casework, particularly complex cases.
• Work on ad-hoc HR projects such as upgrading HR systems.

Skills

CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up)

Managing ER casework

Anticipating potential risks of ER issues

Impartial and empathetic demeanor

Understanding EDI

Working within the Not-for-profit sector

Building relationships quickly

Participating in ad-hoc HR projects

Job description

I am currently looking for an Interim HR Business Partner for my Not-for-profit client based in East London. The role will be for a period of 2 - 3 months initially, starting at the beginning of February 2026, paying a daily rate of £256.22 through an umbrella company.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, your role will support and guide managers with strategic issues and employee relations cases.

Requirements

• CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up)
• managing ER casework, particularly complex cases
• being able to anticipate potential risks of ER issues and prevent ER claims
• remaining impartial and empathetic
• understanding EDI and how it can be embedded in all areas of work
• working within the Not-for-profit sector with an understanding of employment law, policy and procedures, and the ability to quickly pick up the values and individual business needs of the organisation
• building relationships quickly and finding outcomes that work for all parties and be customer centric
• working as part of a wider HR team and understanding how all elements work together
• taking on ad‑hoc HR projects such as upgrading the HR system, preparation for the Employment Rights Bill changes, reward and recognition, new salary structures and consultations, change management

If you have the required qualifications, skills and experience required for this position and you will be available to start by February 2026, please apply now with your up to date CV and contact details.