Interim HR Manager

TPP RECRUITMENT; Kenilworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on operational leadership during a critical period. This role involves overseeing complex HR activities, managing employee relations, and supporting a departmental transformation project. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in UK employment law and a proven record in HR management. The position is part-time, requiring at least one day on-site and offers a 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 departmental transformation project delivery.
• Advise senior leaders on feedback and risk.
• Manage new absence, health, and performance cases.

Skills

HR Manager level experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational change expertise

Employee relations experience

Proficiency with HR systems

Experience with MS365 tools

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]