Temporary HR Lead - Immediate Start (Corby, 2-3 days/wk)

Propel Consult; Corby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Propel Consult is seeking a people-first HR Manager on a temporary basis to lead HR operations across recruitment, payroll checks, employee relations and compliance from an on-site base in Corby.

This role is 2-3 days per week, immediate start, until December 2026, paying £19.87 per hour. A current Enhanced DBS is essential and you will work closely with payroll and finance to ensure accurate monthly changes.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (or working towards).
• Proven HR management experience, preferably in public sector environments.
• Strong payroll and absence handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations, ensuring policies are up-to-date and followed.
• Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, absence, discipline and capability.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure statutory compliance and audits.
• Oversee recruitment, safer recruitment checks, and vetting.
• Coordinate payroll changes with Finance and payroll teams.
• Submit monthly absence returns and monitor payroll data.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Recruitment

Disciplinary & absence management

Coaching & guidance

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

EPM payroll system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Propel Consult is seeking a people-first HR Manager on a temporary basis to lead HR operations across recruitment, payroll checks, employee relations and compliance from an on-site base in Corby.

This role is 2-3 days per week, immediate start, until December 2026, paying £19.87 per hour. A current Enhanced DBS is essential and you will work closely with payroll and finance to ensure accurate monthly changes.