Interim HR Manager

PROSPECTUS; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to deliver high-quality people management in a standalone role. The successful candidate will manage an HR Officer and ensure effective guidance on HR policies and procedures. This part-time role (0.8 FTE) allows for remote work within the UK, with an initial funding until September 2026. Ideal applicants should have CIPD level 7 certification and a strong background in managing employee lifecycle processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of delivering efficient and positive employee lifecycle processes.
• Effective change management skills.
• Experience in managing sensitive employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are legally compliant and well-communicated.
• Manage the HR Officer to ensure positive employee experience.
• Provide guidance to staff and managers on HR issues.

Skills

Change management

People management

HR policy application

CIPD level 7

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

Prospectus are proud to be supporting this charity with their 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.

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.

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.

Location and Working Conditions

The organisation is a remote first organisation and as such this role can be based from home, anywhere within the UK. There are also offices available for those who would like to spend time in the office. This role is part time, 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) and initially on an interim basis, funded until September 2026.

Application

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

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