Interim HR Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim HR professional for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Hull and East Yorkshire. This hands-on role requires strong operational HR capabilities, particularly in managing employee relations and coaching HR teams. The ideal candidate will have HR management experience, be comfortable working on-site, and be available immediately. This position focuses on stabilizing HR operations and providing effective leadership support to line managers.

Qualifications

• Strong HR experience at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Confident managing employee relations cases end-to-end.
• Comfortable being on-site and visible.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters.
• Lead on absence management ensuring policies are applied.
• Provide on-site HR management and visibility.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Employee relations (ER) management

Coaching HR teams

People management

Job description

We are currently supporting an organisation to appoint an experienced Interim HR professional on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands‑on, operational role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and provide strong on‑site leadership and support.

The Role

This is a delivery‑focused interim position, ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable operating at pace and dealing with complex day‑to‑day people matters. You will play a key role in stabilising and strengthening HR operations while supporting and coaching the existing team and line managers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations (ER) matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues

• Leading on absence management, ensuring policies are applied consistently and effectively

• Providing on‑site HR management and visibility, acting as a trusted advisor to managers

• Coaching and supporting the current HR team to embed good practice and build confidence

• Supporting line managers to improve capability and consistency in people management

• Identifying opportunities to embed and improve HR processes and behaviours

About You

We are keen to speak with HR professionals who:

• Have strong operational HR experience, ideally at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level

• Are confident managing ER cases end‑to‑end with minimal supervision

• Are comfortable being on‑site and visible, working closely with managers

• Have experience coaching HR teams and line managers

• Are available immediately or at short notice

• Can commit to a 3-month fixed‑term contract

Experience in fast‑paced or change environments would be an advantage

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.