Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on support while we recruit a permanent post holder. This is a key role within the not-for-profit organisation, ensuring continuity across the HR function while also leading on several priority improvement areas.
A significant focus of the role will be reviewing and strengthening recruitment processes and updating HR policies, alongside delivering a high-quality, pragmatic HR service to managers and employees.
Overview of the Role
* Review and assess current recruitment processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience
* Update, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant, clear, and fit for purpose
* Act as a trusted HR lead, providing operational advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle
* Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues
* Oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, from role scoping through to onboarding
* Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice
* Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to basic HR reporting and insights
* Support and stabilise the HR function, ensuring a smooth handover to the incoming permanent HR Manager
What we are looking for
* Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and operational HR best practice
* Confident reviewing and improving processes, policies, and ways of working
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
* Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels
* CIPD qualification or equivalent experience desirable
What you need to do now
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