Interim HR Manager (Admin Team)

LRG; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property company in the UK is seeking an Interim HR Manager to lead their HR Administration team on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will oversee employee lifecycle administration, ensure payroll compliance, and manage HR projects while fostering a collaborative team culture. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000 and a fixed-term contract for six months.

Benefits

Quarterly and yearly awards

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Generous Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations or an HR leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with team developing experience.
• Knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience delivering large data related projects.
• Proactive and solutions-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Administration team and manage workloads.
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle administration.
• Ensure payroll data compliance and accuracy.
• Manage HR-related projects and process improvements.
• Build relationships across HR and wider business teams.

Skills

HR administration experience

Strong leadership skills

Employee relations knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Interim HR Manager (Admin Team)

Location: This position is hybrid, with one office‑based day per week, alternating between Worthing and Camberley. Monday at The Meadows (Camberley) and Tuesday at Becket House (Worthing)

Brand: LRG

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm

Contract Length: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

February Start Date

About Us:

LRG are an award‑winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, support, and motivate the HR Administration team.
• Allocate workload, monitor progress, and ensure tasks meet SLAs and quality standards.
• Hold regular 1:1 meetings, provide coaching, and support development across all HR processes.
• Act as the main escalation point for complex queries.
• Oversee induction, onboarding, and training for new team members.
• Lead team meetings and contribute to department planning initiatives.
• Role‑model company values and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture.

Operational HR Administration

• Oversee end‑to‑end employee lifecycle administration (new starters, changes, transfers, leavers).
• Ensure all HR letters, contracts, and documents are produced accurately and on time.
• Review and approve HR transactional work completed by the team.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, including regular audits and data cleanses.
• Oversee right‑to‑work checks, credit checks, and holiday entitlement calculations.
• Respond to HR queries professionally and promptly.
• Oversee accurate processing of employee benefits changes.
• Support other HR teams with admin tasks, reporting, and data preparation.
• Ensure the HR Handbook, documentation, and project trackers remain accurate and up to date.

Payroll Collaboration & Data Integrity

• Ensure all payroll data is correct, compliant, and submitted on time to the Payroll department.
• Lead monthly HR & Payroll meetings, track actions, and ensure timely completion.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and data issues.
• Escalate issues promptly to ensure a smooth payday process.
• Maintain strong communication with Payroll.

Projects, Process Improvement & Compliance

• Lead or support HR projects such as salary reviews, contract rollouts, governance checks and handbook updates.
• Lead on the integration of acquisitions from an HR Admin team perspective including issuing individual measures letters, sending welcome packs and supporting with acquired employee queries
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
• Support delivery of training sessions, including HR modules and system training.
• Monitor legal and policy changes and recommend updates to HR processes.
• Contribute to Board reports, operational updates, and monthly performance summaries.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation. Stakeholder Management
• Build effective working relationships with HR Advisors, Payroll, Finance, PAs/EAs, other HR teams and wider business teams.
• Represent the HR Admin function in meetings and project discussions.
• Lead feedback loops and contribute insights to onboarding and other cross‑functional projects.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced in HR administration, HR operations, or an equivalent HR leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting and developing a team.
• Strong employee relations knowledge based on UK employment law
• Experience of managing and delivering large and complex data related projects
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive, solutions‑driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, HR systems, and GDPR requirements.

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Quarterly and yearly awards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Holiday allowance

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.