Interim HR Officer
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Department: People and Organisational Development
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: National Office
Reporting To: Christine Maclean
Compensation: £28000 per annum (basic salary) plus £3630 per annum (geographical allowance)
Description
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑focused HR Officer to join our busy HR team on a short‑term basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong HR administration experience who enjoys working at pace and supporting meaningful organisational change. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the transfer of a large staff group into the organisation through a major TUPE process. You’ll also lead on an important records management project, ensuring our people data and staff files are accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose. Alongside this, you’ll provide day‑to‑day HR support to colleagues, responding to queries and helping us deliver a high‑quality and responsive HR service.
We’re looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to work with sensitive information. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating clearly with staff and managers, and working independently to move tasks forward. If you’re an organised and adaptable HR professional who enjoys variety and thrives in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Role duration – 3 months
Location: Hybrid with attendance at office in Lambeth twice a week (close to Waterloo)
£28,000 per annum (Basic Salary) plus £3630 per annum (Geographical Allowance)
We may close the job listing early if we receive sufficient applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the HR team with a large TUPE process, ensuring that data and records for incoming staff are accurate and stored appropriately, and providing other administrative support as needed
* Work with the Head of HR on a project to ensure high quality records and data management, reviewing staff files on Docuware (records management system), ensuring that all key documents are in place and up to date, and addressing any gaps that are identified
* Respond to general queries through the HR service desk e.g. changes of terms and conditions, annual leave queries, etc
* Support team with processing new joiners, leavers and changes, including system updates and letters as required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
* Experience of providing high quality HR and administrative support
* Able to work appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
* Able to work at pace and juggle multiple priorities
* Strong communication skills, communicating effectively with colleagues and delivering a high quality HR service to managers and staff
* Able to work on own initiative and ensure work is progressed, proactively seeking support and advice where needed
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