Interim HR Business Partner

SF Recruitment; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in South Derbyshire is seeking a proactive Interim Senior HR Advisor to enhance employee experience and align HR strategies with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have significant HR advisory experience, strong knowledge of HR policies, and excellent communication skills. Offering up to £45,000, this full-time role features a blend of on-site and remote work while allowing for a flexible schedule. Interviews are planned for mid-December with a start date in January 2026.

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 best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive ER matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to maximize organizational performance.
• Provide expert guidance on policy and compliance.
• Support performance management and employee engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

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