Interim HR Manager - Andover Mind

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity recruitment agency is seeking an Interim HR Manager to join the Senior Leadership team of a charity supporting mental health. The role includes managing HR cases and providing strategic advice to management. Candidates should have a strong HR background, be CIPD qualified, and be able to handle multiple challenges simultaneously. This is a 6-month contract with hybrid working, requiring 2 days a week in Andover, Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Working experience at a similar level within a small HR team.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Lead on HR practices and oversee processes in alignment with business strategy.
• Provide HR advice to CEO/Senior management.

Skills

Employee relations

Case Management

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD qualification level 5

Level 7 CIPD (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are working in partnership with Andover Mind, a charity that supports people with mental ill health in Andover, Basingstoke and Aldershot and the wider community. They are seeking a Interim HR Manager to join the Senior Leadership team as they embark on a new three-year strategy for growth, sustainability and a wider range of support.

Responsibilities

The Interim HR Manager is responsible for the management of cases involving grievance, disciplinary, long-term sickness and other HR issues. The successful candidate will lead on case work, oversee HR practices, processes, policies and strategies in line with Andover Mind’s Business Plan, promote values and contribute to employee wellbeing. Other responsibilities include:

• Leading on case work and managing the transition to an outsourced HR service
• Provide HR advice to CEO/Senior management
• Advise on challenging HR cases including employee relations issues such as long-term sickness
• Issuing documentation on all staff issues and producing metrics on workload

Qualifications

• Working experience at a similar level within a small HR team
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks for efficiency and speed of reaction
• Experience and ability to organise and participate in multiple cases at the same time
• Demonstrable experience of Case Management in a large organisation
• Proven experience in Employee relations, providing HR advice to CEO/Senior management
• CIPD qualified to level 5, preferably Level 7 CIPD achieved or working towards is desirable, but not essential

Contract and How to Apply

Contract / Hours: 6-month FTC / 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week based in Andover, Hampshire

Closing date: 28 September 2025 - however our client is looking for an immediate start and will consider candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply asap.

Application should include your CV and supporting statement.

Note: We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.