Interim HR Business Partner

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Senior HR Advisor to enhance employee experience and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves providing guidance on HR policy and practices to leaders, optimizing team performance, and contributing to a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate should have significant HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers hybrid working in South Derbyshire and a salary of up to £45,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Healthcare

Generous pension

Salary life assurance

Benefits portal

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR/People Operations at advisory level.
• Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law and organisational best practice.
• Ability to handle sensitive ER matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to maximise organisational performance through effective people practices.
• Provide expert guidance on policy, compliance, employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Support leaders across performance management, probation, conduct, capability, wellbeing, onboarding and engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

HR policy knowledge

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Chartered membership

Job description

Interim Senior HR Advisor

FTC - likely to go permanent

South Derbyshire - 2 days on site, 3 days at home

Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week (weekly early finish also)

Up to £45,000 + bonus, healthcare, generous pension, 4 salary life assurance, benefits portal plus more

We are looking for a proactive and hands on HR generalist to play a key role in enhancing the employee experience and aligning People Operations activity with organisational objectives. The successful candidate will build strong relationships across the business, provide trusted HR guidance, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Suited to candidates who are immediately available or have short notice periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to maximise organisational performance through effective people practices
• Provide expert guidance on policy, compliance, employment legislation and HR best practice
• Support leaders across performance management, probation, conduct, capability, wellbeing, onboarding and engagement
• Advise employees on benefits, policies and procedures
• Lead on benefits and reward administration (flexible benefits, bonus scheme, salary reviews)
• Maintain accurate job descriptions and person specifications
• Support absence management and recruitment activity where required
• Contribute to L&D initiatives and strategy

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in HR/People Operations at advisory level
• Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law and organisational best practice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive ER matters with discretion
• Strategic mindset with a passion for inclusive, high-performing cultures
• CIPD Chartered membership
• Full driving licence

This process will initially move quickly, with interviews planned 17th, 18th and 19th December, then final on-site interviews to take place in early January. The successful candidate will need to be able to start in January 2026.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested, please apply now.