Interim HR Business Partner

Think Specialist Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Business based in Watford is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational support. The role entails acting as a trusted advisor on the employee lifecycle, promoting a high-quality experience, and working closely with leadership teams. Ideal candidates should have a robust HR background, experience in international environments, and a strong understanding of UK employment law. This is a temporary, hybrid role starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR Manager role.
• Strong background supporting leaders in a fast-paced, International business environment.
• Demonstrable experience across employee relations, performance management, and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees.
• Develop strong relationships with managers, offering pragmatic advice.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment initiatives.
• Provide guidance on reward and pay review processes.
• Promote a high-quality employee experience.
• Advise on performance management and employee relations.

Skills

Proven experience as HR Business Partner or senior HR Manager

Experience in fast-paced international business

Experience in employee relations and performance management

Ability to work with HR data and insights

Knowledge of UK employment law

Confident communicator

Strong stakeholder management skills

Job description

Interim HR Business Partner

Fixed-Term Assignment to start January 2026

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a Global Business based in Watford on a temporary basis. The role will provide strategic and operational people support to a defined client group within the organisation. This role will play a key part in enabling leaders to deliver strong business outcomes through effective people practices. The position will be offered on a Hybrid basis.

The Role

Working closely with leadership teams, you will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will help translate business priorities into practical people solutions while ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees across your designated business area
• Develop strong, credible relationships with managers, offering pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• Work in partnership with specialist HR teams to deliver cohesive, fit-for-purpose people solutions
• Support workforce planning, recruitment activity, and retention initiatives in collaboration with hiring leaders
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness through change initiatives, capability building, and team development
• Provide guidance on reward and pay review processes, ensuring alignment with internal frameworks and external benchmarks
• Promote a high-quality employee experience across all touchpoints
• Advise managers on performance management, employee relations, and development matters
• Support annual goal-setting, performance reviews, and talent discussions
• Lead and support change activity, including stakeholder engagement and communications
• Drive engagement and culture initiatives aligned to organisational values
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Ensure all people activities comply with employment legislation, internal policies, and governance standards

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR Manager role
• Strong background supporting leaders in a fast-paced, International business environment
• Demonstrable experience across employee relations, performance management, and organisational change
• Comfortable working with HR data, metrics, and insights to inform decision-making
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR standards
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach with strong stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently and quickly build credibility in a new environment

Additional Information

• This is a temporary role commencing in January
• Suitable for candidates available at short notice or seeking interim/fixed-term opportunities