Interim HR Manager

EA First; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EA First is recruiting a remote Interim HR Manager to support a Not-for-Profit organisation during a period of transition. This hands-on role involves delivering day-to-day HR activities, maintaining accurate records, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, and supporting the move to an outsourced HR model.

You will apply UK employment legislation, draft contracts, manage new starters and leavers, review policies, and assist with workforce planning and training coordination.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience with day-to-day delivery of HR activities.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience with HR data and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day HR administration and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate recruitment from applications to onboarding.
• Manage new starters and leavers, including contracts and inductions.
• Review and update HR policies to reflect legislation.
• Maintain employee records using Breathe HR for data accuracy.
• Handle employee relations with support from senior colleagues.
• Support transition to outsourced HR service and ensure smooth handovers.
• Assist with workforce planning, benefits and training coordination.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment coordination

Employee relations

Independent working

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Breathe HR

Job description

EA First is recruiting a remote Interim HR Manager to support a Not-for-Profit organisation during a period of transition. This is a hands on opportunity for a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys getting involved in the day to day delivery of HR activities. The position is paying £45k-£50k FTE per annum (day rate will also be considered), it is an initial 3 month contract.

Our client is a values driven organisation with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and collaboration. With a passionate and dedicated workforce, the organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. Currently undergoing a period of transition within its HR function, they are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands on operational support, maintain effective HR processes and assist with the transition to an outsourced HR model.

Interim HR Manager:

• Manage day to day HR administration, ensuring processes and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates and supporting the recruitment process.
• Manage new starter and leaver processes, including drafting employment contracts and coordinating inductions.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with changing employment legislation.
• Maintain and update employee records using Breathe HR, addressing outstanding administration and ensuring data accuracy.
• Provide practical HR support across employee relations matters, working alongside senior colleagues.
• Support the transition to an outsourced HR service, ensuring effective handovers and continuity of processes.
• Assist with wider HR activities, including workforce planning, employee benefits and training coordination.

Interim HR Manager:

• CIPD qualified (or working towards), with proven experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong operational HR experience, with a willingness to take ownership of administrative tasks.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR policies.
• Confident managing recruitment, on-boarding, employee records and HR documentation.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Experience using Breathe HR would be advantageous.
• A collaborative, practical approach with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Interim HR Manager:

• £45,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Day rate considered.
• Part-time considered.
• Initial 3 month interim contract.
• Fully remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving HR processes and supporting an important period of organisational change.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy.