Interim HR Manager

Morgan Law; Hatfield Peverel; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Essex is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a pivotal role supporting the Head of HR. This hybrid position requires on-site work 2-3 days a week, with a focus on managing HR contracts, supporting HR projects, and presenting data to senior leaders. Candidates must have a strong background in the public sector and relevant experience in benchmarking and policy governance. Salary is up to £69k (pro rata), with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong background in report writing and presenting to senior leaders.
• Experience in benchmarking pay, benefits, and organizational structure.
• Proven experience in managing HR projects.
• Familiar with policies and governance in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Head of HR on various projects.
• Manage HR contracts and attend meetings.
• Prepare reports and benchmark other providers.

Skills

Report writing

Benchmarking

HR Projects

Policies & Governance

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support an Essex based local authority for at least 6 months. IMMEDIATE START

Salary - Up to £69k (pro rata)

We need someone with a strong public sector background (anyone without this will on this occasion be rejected)

Responsibilities

You will be providing pivotal support to the Head of HR on various projects for which she will need you to take the lead.

You will also be managing HR contracts – this will include attending meetings, preparing reports, benchmarking other providers, creatively working on maximising returns.

Qualifications

To be considered you must be able to demonstrate a strong background in:

• Report writing & presenting data to Senior Leaders
• Benchmarking (pay, benefits, org establishment etc)
• HR Projects
• Policies & Governance

This is a hybrid role where you will be on site 2-3 days a week in South Essex and the rest of the week is from home