We are supporting an organisation through a high-risk, delivery-critical period within its People function and are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on operational leadership across a range of complex HR activities.
This is a delivery-focused contract role, ideal for an experienced HR contractor who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident leading sensitive people matters while working closely with senior stakeholders.
The opportunity
Job title: Interim HR Manager (Contract)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Hours: Part time – 3 days per week – at least one day per week office based
Day rate: £200 - £210 a day
The interim HR Manager will play a key role in protecting team capacity during a period of significant organisational change, supporting compliance-critical projects and ensuring continuity across core HR operations. You will take ownership of an organisation design and transformation project manage ongoing employee relations cases, support the launch and roll-out of a new competency framework, and handle any new casework that arises during the assignment.
The role reports directly to the Head of HR. Some on-site presence will be required for key meetings (ideally Wednesdays), with the remainder of the role delivered remotely.
Key Responsibilities
Restructure & change
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of a departmental transformation project
* Support and attend individual and group consultation meetings
* Advise senior leaders on feedback, risk and next steps throughout the process
Employee relations
* Provide expert HR guidance on ongoing ER casework, including documentation and process advice
* Support progression at formal stages where required
Competency framework launch
* Finalise and prepare launch materials
* Support internal communications and stakeholder engagement
* Upload and manage competency and role data within the HR system
* Facilitate workshops, drop-in sessions and manager support sessions
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers on embedding the framework into day-to-day practice
Casework & advisory
* Manage new absence, health and performance cases as they arise
* Provide pragmatic, empathetic advice to managers and employees
* Support continuity of service during planned team absences
About you
* Proven experience operating at HR Manager level in a generalist capacity
* Strong background in restructures, ER casework and organisational change
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
* Confident advising and influencing senior leaders
* Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing confidential matters
* Experienced with HR systems and MS365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
* Able to balance commercial pragmatism with empathy and professionalism
To apply for the position of Interim HR Manager please send your CV to finance@tpp.co.uk
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.