Interim HR Manager

Frazer Jones (US); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The SR Group (UK) Limited is seeking an Interim HR Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership in a London-based, purpose-led real estate organisation. You will report to the CEO and work with the leadership team, trustees and managers to ensure a people-first, compliant and values-driven approach.

You will lead a small HR team, manage employee relations, performance, and recruitment, and drive key people initiatives, including policy reviews and change programmes, while embedding

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR in SME Not For Profit/environmental/real estate sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience delivering HR projects and organisational development initiatives.
• Ability to operate at executive level with Trustees or Board members.
• Experience overseeing employee relations and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership to CEO and Executive Team.
• Lead and develop a small HR team and ensure a high-quality service.
• Oversee HR operations including ER, performance management and recruitment.
• Represent the organisation at Board/Committee meetings on people matters.
• Lead HR projects, policy reviews and change programmes.
• Drive delivery of people accreditation frameworks and action plans.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and data protection.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Interim HR Manager

London | 8-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £60,000 | Full-Time (35 hours per week)

I am delighted to be supporting a environmentally and community focused organisation within real estate to appoint an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership during a significant period of delivery and development.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal role for a senior HR professional who can balance hands‑on operational delivery with strong organisational leadership. You’ll act as the senior HR voice across the organisation, working closely with the leadership team, trustees and managers to ensure a people-first, compliant and values-driven approach.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference within a purpose‑led organisation serving local communities, while leading key people initiatives and supporting a committed workforce.

The Opportunity

As Interim HR Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic HR leadership and advice to the CEO and Executive Team
• Lead and develop a small HR team, ensuring a high-quality people service
• Oversee all HR operations including employee relations, performance management and recruitment
• Represent the organisation at Board and Committee meetings on all people-related matters
• Lead organisational HR projects, including policy reviews, change programmes and process improvements
• Drive delivery of a people accreditation frameworks and associated action plans
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, embedding inclusive practice across the organisation
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and data protection requirements

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who has worked in a small to medium sized business c100 employs with sole ownership of the HR offering. You will be comfortable shaping people strategy, supporting senior leaders and managing complex employee relations matters. You bring credibility, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, with a passion for building inclusive, high‑performing cultures. You will have had line management experience and enjoys developing people and building management capabilities.

You’ll Bring

• Senior HR leadership experience in a SME business ideally within the Not For Profit, environmental or real estate organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience delivering HR projects, change programmes and organisational development initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• The confidence to operate at executive level and worked with Trustee’s or Board level members.

Above all, you’ll be a people-focused leader who wants to make a lasting difference within a purpose-driven organisation.

This role is an interim position so please only apply if you are available to start within a minimum of 4 weeks.

Salary: £60,000

Location: London, 4 days in office, 1 day work from home.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.