Interim People & Culture Associate

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a People & Culture Associate to support HR processes while they recruit for a permanent position. This role involves managing the employee lifecycle, overseeing systems and payroll, and ensuring a seamless experience from recruitment to offboarding. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR roles and an alignment with the firm's mission to eliminate lead poisoning. The position is full-time, hybrid, for a contract of 3-4 months starting January 2026, with rolling applications.

Qualifications

• Full oversight of the employee lifecycle in HR.
• Experience working with systems for people and payroll.
• Ability to communicate finance concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support with recruitment, payroll data, and learning activities.
• Ensure smooth and efficient people processes.

Skills

Experience working within HR/People & Culture roles

Experience with HR systems and payroll data

Clear communication skills

Organised and proactive

Interest in LEEP's mission and values

Job description

Altum is proud to be partnering with the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) in its search for a new People & Culture Associate.

LEEP is an evidence-based nonprofit working to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, primarily by addressing lead paint, one of the most significant and solvable sources of exposure. Since 2020, they have launched programmes in 37 countries, supported governments in drafting and enforcing regulation, and secured major commitments from manufacturers. Their work has been recognised by USAID, WHO, UNICEF and others, and is consistently rated as one of the most cost-effective health interventions globally.

This role will provide urgent and immediate interim support while a permanent post-holder is recruited. The successful interim candidate will be encouraged to apply for the permanent post if of interest.

This role will report to the Head of HR and ensure that LEEP's people processes run smoothly, efficiently and consistently, contributing to a flawless employee experience from recruitment to offboarding. A true generalist role, you'll support with people administration and systems, recruitment, payroll data, and learning activities.

Requirements

• Experience working within HR/People & Culture roles, with oversight of the full employee lifecycle
• Experience working with HR systems, people and payroll data
• Clear communicator, able to explain finance concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
• Genuine interest in and alignment with LEEP's mission and values

Contract Details

• Contract length: 3-4 months
• Location: London
• Start date: January 2026
• Working pattern: full-time, hybrid

Application Process

• Rolling applications
• Short screening conversation followed by interviews

Altum is acting as a partner of LEEP and will be screening initial applicants on their behalf. To apply, please submit your CV below.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.