Interim HR Business Partner
Fixed-Term Assignment to start January 2026
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a Global Business based in Watford on a temporary basis. The role will provide strategic and operational people support to a defined client group within the organisation. This role will play a key part in enabling leaders to deliver strong business outcomes through effective people practices. The position will be offered on a Hybrid basis.
The Role
Working closely with leadership teams, you will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will help translate business priorities into practical people solutions while ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
Key Accountabilities
Act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees across your designated business area
Develop strong, credible relationships with managers, offering pragmatic and commercially focused advice
Work in partnership with specialist HR teams to deliver cohesive, fit-for-purpose people solutions
Support workforce planning, recruitment activity, and retention initiatives in collaboration with hiring leaders
Contribute to organisational effectiveness through change initiatives, capability building, and team development
Provide guidance on reward and pay review processes, ensuring alignment with internal frameworks and external benchmarks
Promote a high-quality employee experience across all touchpoints
Advise managers on performance management, employee relations, and development matters
Support annual goal-setting, performance reviews, and talent discussions
Lead and support change activity, including stakeholder engagement and communications
Drive engagement and culture initiatives aligned to organisational values
Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Ensure all people activities comply with employment legislation, internal policies, and governance standardsExperience & Skills Required
Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR Manager role
Strong background supporting leaders in a fast-paced, International business environment
Demonstrable experience across employee relations, performance management, and organisational change
Comfortable working with HR data, metrics, and insights to inform decision-making
Solid knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR standards
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach with strong stakeholder management skills
Able to work independently and quickly build credibility in a new environmentAdditional Information
This is a temporary role commencing in January
Suitable for candidates available at short notice or seeking interim/fixed-term opportunities
Due to Christmas and New Year, there will be a delay in response to your application.
Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition