Interim HR Manager

PROSPECTUS-4; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking an Interim HR Manager to oversee high-quality people management practices. The role, based in the UK, offers a flexible work environment, supporting staff throughout their employment lifecycle, including recruitment and performance management. The candidate must hold a CIPD level 7 qualification and demonstrate experience in change management and employee relations. This part-time position (0.8 FTE) is initially funded until September 2026.

Qualifications

• CIPD level 7 or equivalent required.
• Demonstrable experience in employee lifecycle processes.
• Ability to ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality people management and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage the HR officer and provide responsive advice.
• Support staff wellbeing and maintain accurate payroll-related information.

Skills

CIPD level 7

Change management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Job description

Overview

Our client funds pioneering solutions and robust research to inform and improve humanitarian response. We partner with a global community of humanitarian actors, researchers, and innovators to improve the quality of humanitarian action and deliver better outcomes for people affected by crises.

Role Summary

Prospectus is supporting this charity with a search for an Interim HR Manager at a time of change for the organisation. The HR Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality people management across the organisation in a standalone role. They manage an HR Officer to provide responsive advice, efficient processes and a positive employee experience throughout the lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development, performance and exit.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, the postholder ensures policies, systems and procedures are legally compliant, well-communicated and fit for purpose, and that managers and staff have access to clear guidance and practical support. They ensure HR decisions are informed by accurate data and sector good practice, escalating complex or high-risk matters for senior oversight.

Other responsibilities include ensuring that data, including payroll-related information, is processed accurately and on time, liaising with teams to resolve issues and maintain secure data flow and supporting staff wellbeing, engagement and inclusion by helping managers access relevant guidance, tools and external support where required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be CIPD level 7 or equivalent with demonstrable experience of delivering efficient and positive employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, contract changes, performance management, development and exits. You will be able to demonstrate effective change management, and ensuring practical advice and support to staff and managers on HR issues, ensuring fair, consistent application of policies and escalation of sensitive or complex employee relations matters.

Details

This role can be based from home, anywhere within the UK, with offices available for those who would like to spend time in the office. It is part time, 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) and initially on an interim basis, funded until September 2026.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV, along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience for the role by using the job description.

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