Interim People Business Partner

MLC Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in London is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with UK laws, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have strong HR advisory backgrounds and CIPD credentials. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work initially four days a week, moving to three days after three months.

Qualifications

• Strategic and operational HR support experience.
• Experience in embedding policies and processes.
• Strong understanding of employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

HR advisory/business partnering

Building relationships

Coaching and influencing senior levels

UK employment law knowledge

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or studying toward Level 7

Job description

South East London (hybrid – 4days on site, moving to 3 days after 3 months)

Interim HR Business Partner
South East London (Hybrid – 4days on site, moving to 3 days after 3 months)

An established not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experiencedPeople Business Partnerto provide both strategic and operational HR support during an exciting period of change.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor across the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management and employee relations. You’ll play a key part in embedding policies and processes, reviewing HR systems, and ensuring compliance with employment law while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Key requirements:

CIPD Level 5 (or studying toward Level 7)

Strong HR advisory/business partnering background

Solid knowledge of UK employment law & employee relations

Ability to build relationships, coach, and influence at senior levels

Experience in change management and organisational development

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to take on a varied and impactful role within a purpose-led organisation. To discuss your search and this role in more detail, reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.