Interim People Partner

Prospectus | B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospectus seeks an experienced Interim People Partner to join the People team on an interim basis. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and managers to provide practical, hands-on support across employee relations, people operations, HR systems and reporting to ensure a high-quality People service during a busy period.

This temporary role is based in Central London, with 2-3 days in the office. The contract is for 2-3 months, full-time with ASAP start, and involves supporting

Qualifications

• Experience as People Partner, HR Advisor, or HR Business Partner.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge, with case management.
• Ability to advise managers in a complex org and balance ops with advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Provide pragmatic HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support the effective use of HR systems.
• Produce and validate people data, reports and management information.
• Support learning and development processes and administration.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and organisational change initiatives.
• Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with best practice.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

HR reporting

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Location: Central London, 2-3 days per week in the office

Contract: Temporary 2-3 months

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a respected organisation seeking an experienced Interim People Partner to join their People team on an interim basis. This role has been created to provide additional capacity during a busy period and offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact across a broad range of HR activities.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and managers, you will provide practical, hands‑on support across employee relations, people operations, HR systems and reporting, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of a high-quality People service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a range of employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Provide pragmatic HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support the effective use of HR systems.
• Produce and validate people data, reports and management information.
• Support learning and development processes and administration.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and organisational change initiatives.
• Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with best practice.

About You

• Previous experience working in a People Partner, HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations case management.
• Experience providing advice and support to managers in a complex organisation.
• Comfortable balancing operational delivery with advisory responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with people data and reporting.
• Able to work independently, prioritise competing demands and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied remit and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support a busy and evolving People function.