Interim HR Business Partner

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an interim HR Business Partner to drive initiatives in a successful Financial Services business based in Leeds. This role includes managing performance reviews, supporting HR team projects, and coaching managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR competencies, project management skills, and experience in professional services. Offering competitive benefits including up to £60k salary and hybrid working arrangements, the position requires an immediate start after checks.

Benefits

Salary up to £60k

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable HR technical competence in all aspects of employment law.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• A pro-active and self-motivated attitude with the ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of robust people plans and initiatives.
• Manage performance reviews and talent assessments.
• Coach managers on driving positive organisational behaviours.

Skills

HR technical competence

Stakeholder management

Project management

Resilience and agility

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the business to develop and deliver robust people initiatives and organisational change, whilst supporting the wider business with strategic HR projects.

Client Details

A successful Financial Services business based in Leeds.

Description

This interim HR Business Partner role is an exciting opportunity to join an international business in Leeds. Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and delivery of robust people plans and initiatives across the business to drive a commercial and sustainable impact
• Manage cyclical processes, such as goal setting, performance reviews, remuneration reviews, talent assessment and development planning
• Partner with the wider HR Team and business leaders as a subject matter expert for the development and maintenance of technical, leadership and professional skills and capabilities, employee engagement and culture, organisational change and TUPE processes, employee and employment regulations and talent management
• Input into the design and shaping of development initiatives to build skills, enhance leadership capability and provide personal development opportunities for the business
• Work with the recruitment team to drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the overall talent acquisition process, including playing a role in the assessment of suitable candidates for key roles when required
• Support the HR team with more complex employee relations activities
• Coach managers on how to drive positive organisational behaviours and embed employee engagement and a high-performance culture across the business
• Support and coach HR team colleagues
• Manage a broad range of HR projects
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Profile

The interim HR Business Partner will be/have:

• Demonstrable HR technical competence in all aspects of employment law and policies
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• A pro‑active and self‑motivated attitude with the ability to hit the ground running and work at pace, providing solutions and overcoming barriers
• A delivery focused mindset, with a collaborative, professional approach to HR
• Resilience, agility and a demonstrable ability to 'stand your own ground', influencing key decision‑makers and challenging when necessary
• Demonstrable project management and organisational skills, with an ability to identify key milestones and dependencies in reaching these milestones
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to manage commercial risk against best practice for the business, whilst prioritising and managing multiple tasks across different locations
• Experience in Financial or Professional Services or a similar sector
• Available immediately or on short notice and happy to commit to a 12 month contract

Job Offer

This interim HR Business Partner role offers great benefits including:

• A salary of up to £60k
• Great benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A fantastic office location, with hybrid working of 2-3 days on site (you must live within commuting distance of Leeds)
• Immediate start following checks