Interim HR Business Partner

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional is recruiting an Interim HR Business Partner for a rapid-growth organisation. The role is a 3-month contract with an immediate start, requiring a proactive HR leader to hit the ground running across multiple sites.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage complex employee-relations matters, and drive HR improvements to support fast growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced HRBP/Senior HR Advisor/HR Manager, with a strong generalist background and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience at senior level.
• Experience handling employee relations cases and HR policy improvements.
• Ability to drive HR processes and partner with leaders across the business.
• Strong, proactive, hands-on approach with results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic HR support to managers and leaders.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases.
• Drive improvements in people processes and HR best practice.
• Support organisational growth and change initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance, absence, conduct and capability issues.
• Deliver practical solutions and ensure actions are followed through.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Generalist HR

Proactive approach

Employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Interim HR Business Partner

£45,000 - £50,000 Pro Rata Immediate Start 3 Month Contract

We are recruiting an experienced Interim HR Business Partner on behalf of a rapidly growing organisation with approximately 500 employees across multiple sites. This is a hands‑on role for a proactive HR professional who can hit the ground running, solve problems, and drive action. You'll partner with leaders across the business, manage employee relations matters, improve HR processes, and support a business experiencing significant growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic HR support to managers and leaders.
• Lead and manage employee relations cases.
• Drive improvements in people processes and HR best practice.
• Support organisational growth and change initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance, absence, conduct and capability issues.
• Deliver practical solutions and ensure actions are followed through.

About You

• Experienced HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager.
• Strong generalist HR background.
• Proactive, hands‑on and results‑focused.
• Confident managing complex employee relations issues.
• Able to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Immediately available

Location

• 3 days per week in Wolverhampton
• 2 days per week in Coleshill

Experience within logistics, manufacturing, distribution or other fast‑paced operational environments would be advantageous, but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing business, with an initial 3‑month contract and strong potential for extension.

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