Interim HR Business Partner

Morgan Law; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Not-for-profit organization is seeking an Interim HR Business Partner for a 2-3 month assignment starting in February 2026. This role involves supporting managers with strategic HR issues and handling complex employee relations cases. Candidates should have experience in the Not-for-profit sector, along with skills in managing ER cases, understanding EDI, and working effectively within a team. The position requires on-site presence at least once a week, with the remainder of the work done remotely.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to prevent employee relations claims by anticipating risks.
• Skills in embedding EDI within all areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide HR managers on strategic issues.
• Handle employee relations cases effectively.
• Participate in ad-hoc HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Managing ER casework

Anticipating risks of ER issues

Remaining impartial and empathetic

Understanding EDI

Working within the Not-for-profit sector

Building relationships quickly

Customer centricity

Collaborating within an HR team

Handling ad-hoc HR projects

Job description

Overview

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. The role requires presence in the office at least 1 day per week and the remainder working remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Application

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.