Interim HR Projects Manager – 3 months

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Interim People and Culture Manager for a 3-month contract in London. This hands-on position requires HR expertise to drive initiatives aligned with the People Strategy and enhance employee engagement during a transitional period. The role offers a competitive rate and the potential to go permanent, appealing to those passionate about HR and people development.

Benefits

Free lunch!

Potential to go permanent

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent.
• Broad HR generalist background.
• Experience in Learning & Development and HR project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Acquisition and Onboarding activities.
• Support Performance Management and training needs.
• Champion Employee Engagement and coach line managers.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Onboarding

HR project management

Learning & Development

Organisational design

UK employment law

HRIS systems

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Personio

Job description

Interim People and Culture manager

• £230-£300 per day +holiday pay
• 3 months
• Start date 19th May
• City of London
• Hybrid – 3 days on site
• Free lunch!
• Potential to go permanent

On behalf of our client, a values-driven and progressive organisation, we are seeking an experienced Interim People & Culture Manager for a period of 3 months.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and hands-on HR professional to support the People Strategy, partner with managers, and drive key initiatives across the employee lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture, you will play a key role in enhancing organisational performance, employee engagement, and HR service delivery during a vital period of transition and development.

If you are a generalist with a passion for Learning & Development, Talent management & Organisational design, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition and Onboarding activities

• Support and drive the Performance Management cycle and training needs identification.

• Champion Employee Engagement, coach line managers, and support employee relations matters.

• Deliver critical HR Projects and change initiatives aligned to the People Strategy; Projects such as developing career progression framework, building out core competencies

• Lead on Learning & Developent and Talent Strategy

• Enhance HR systems, processes, and compliance practices, with a strong focus on HR data integrity (using systems like Personio).

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).

• Broad HR generalist background, with strength in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR project management.

• Experience in Learning & Development, developing Career Frameworks & Org design

• Strong UK employment law knowledge.

• Experience coaching and supporting line managers across a range of people matters.

• Skilled in HRIS systems and HR data reporting (Personio experience desirable).

About the Opportunity

This is a hands-on, varied role offering the chance to make an immediate impact within a supportive, purpose-led organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers to embed best practice, drive culture, and support ongoing HR initiatives during this 3-month contract.

Shortlisting will take place next week