Interim HR Manager

TPP Recruitment; Ashow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager for a critical role in managing HR operations during a period of change in Ashow, UK. This part-time position requires strategic input into organisational design and employee relations while providing hands-on leadership. The ideal candidate will have substantial HR management experience and a strong background in managing restructures and casework. The role entails a mix of office-based and remote work, with a competitive day rate of £200 - £210.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at HR Manager level in a generalist capacity.
• Strong background in restructures, ER casework, and organisational change.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a departmental transformation project.
• Provide expert HR guidance on ongoing ER casework.
• Manage new absence, health, and performance cases as they arise.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Organisational change

Project management

Advising senior leaders

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are supporting an organisation through a high-risk, delivery-critical period within its People function and are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on operational leadership across a range of complex HR activities.

This is a delivery-focused contract role, ideal for an experienced HR contractor who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident leading sensitive people matters while working closely with senior stakeholders.

The opportunity

Job title: Interim HR Manager (Contract)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Hours: Part time – 3 days per week – at least one day per week office based
Day rate: £200 - £210 a day

The interim HR Manager will play a key role in protecting team capacity during a period of significant organisational change, supporting compliance-critical projects and ensuring continuity across core HR operations. You will take ownership of an organisation design and transformation project manage ongoing employee relations cases, support the launch and roll-out of a new competency framework, and handle any new casework that arises during the assignment.

The role reports directly to the Head of HR. Some on-site presence will be required for key meetings (ideally Wednesdays), with the remainder of the role delivered remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Restructure & change

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a departmental transformation project
• Support and attend individual and group consultation meetings
• Advise senior leaders on feedback, risk and next steps throughout the process

Employee relations

• Provide expert HR guidance on ongoing ER casework, including documentation and process advice
• Support progression at formal stages where required

Competency framework launch

• Finalise and prepare launch materials
• Support internal communications and stakeholder engagement
• Upload and manage competency and role data within the HR system
• Facilitate workshops, drop-in sessions and manager support sessions
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on embedding the framework into day-to-day practice

Casework & advisory

• Manage new absence, health and performance cases as they arise
• Provide pragmatic, empathetic advice to managers and employees
• Support continuity of service during planned team absences

About you

• Proven experience operating at HR Manager level in a generalist capacity
• Strong background in restructures, ER casework and organisational change
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident advising and influencing senior leaders
• Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing confidential matters
• Experienced with HR systems and MS365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Able to balance commercial pragmatism with empathy and professionalism

To apply for the position of Interim HR Manager please send your CV to [e-mail]