Interim Human Resources Manager Telford Fixed term Contract 6 9 months 8.30am 5pm Monday to Friday Circa £50,000 depending on experience We are working with an established and values-driven organisation who are seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Manager to lead the delivery of a proactive, high-quality HR service during a period of transition. This is a senior operational role requiring a confident HR professional who can advise leadership, manage complex employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with employment legislation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to support organisational objectives while fostering a positive and professional working environment. This role is initially being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis however there is a reasonable chance this role may become Strategic HR Support Partner with senior leadership to implement people strategies aligned with organisational priorities Provide expert advice on workforce planning, organisational development, and change management Lead HR initiatives and projects that support staff engagement and effective leadership Employee Relations & Policy Manage a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance, restructuring and performance management Ensure HR policies remain up to date, legally compliant and aligned with best practice Support managers in applying policies consistently and fairly Recruitment & Safeguarding Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes across teaching and support roles Ensure recruitment processes comply with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements Maintain accurate pre-employment checks and compliance records Payroll & Reward Work closely with finance colleagues on payroll processes and budgeting Manage employee lifecycle changes including starters, leavers, salary changes and leave arrangements Provide advice on pay structures, benefits and contractual documentation Performance, Development & Wellbeing Support staff engagement, wellbeing initiatives and professional development Oversee appraisal processes and advise on leadership development needs Compliance & Risk Ensure compliance with UK employment law, data protection and equality legislation Support regulatory inspections and maintain HR compliance documentation Identify and manage people-related risks HR Operations Maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records Provide workforce data, reporting and insights to support leadership decision-making Line manage and support the HR Assistant Experience & Skills Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience advising senior leaders and handling complex employee relations cases Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills Ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion Experience within education or similarly regulated environments is advantageous Personal Qualities Approachable, credible and resilient Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Committed to equality, diversity and inclusive workplace practices Qualifications CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent senior HR experience) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a meaningful impact within a respected organisation during an important period of transition. If you are a proactive HR leader who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality HR support, we would welcome your application. The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours .If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment. About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: DE26899