Interim Human Resources Manager

Alexander Lloyd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant HR Manager to join a high-performing banking organisation in London on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers hybrid working and a chance to support delivery of a people agenda across the business.

You will advise managers, handle employee relations, oversee payroll processes, and help shape HR policies while ensuring GDPR compliance. Prior UK employment law knowledge and strong stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or Assistant HR Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting payroll and HR operations.
• Highly organised and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional HR advice to managers and employees on a broad range of people matters.
• Managing employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and investigations.
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring monthly submissions are accurate.
• Supporting benefits administration and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Reviewing HR policies to ensure GDPR compliance and employment legislation alignment.
• Producing HR MI and supporting governance activities where required.

Skills

HR governance

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Job description

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | London | Hybrid Working

Salary: £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London (On site initially, then hybrid)

Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full-Time

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next interim opportunity?

We are seeking an accomplished Interim Assistant HR Manager to join a high-performing banking organisation during a period of maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative HR team, supporting the delivery of a comprehensive people agenda across the business.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide expert HR advice, manage employee relations matters, oversee key HR processes, and contribute to a range of strategic and operational projects.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of people matters.
• Managing employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance and investigations.
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring the accuracy of monthly submissions.
• Supporting benefits administration and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Producing HR management information and supporting regulatory and governance activities where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or Assistant HR Manager position.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting payroll and HR operations.
• A highly organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working environment month 4 onwards.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established and respected organisation.