Interim HR Business Partner

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Senior HR Advisor for a role based in South Derbyshire. The position, which may transition to permanent, requires a proactive HR generalist with significant advisory experience. Key responsibilities include partnering with management to enhance performance, providing HR policy guidance, and handling employee benefits. Ideal candidates will hold a CIPD Chartered membership and possess strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a salary up to £45,000, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Healthcare

Generous pension

4× 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.
• Provide expert guidance on HR best practices.
• Support managers across performance management and conduct.
• Advise employees on benefits and policies.
• Lead on benefits and reward administration.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of employment law

Strategic mindset

Education

CIPD Chartered membership

Full driving licence

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.