Interim Human Resources Manager
Location: Telford
Employment type: Fixed term Contract – 6 – 9 months
Working hours: 08:30 am – 05:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
We are working with an established and values-driven organisation seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Manager to lead the delivery of a proactive, high-quality HR service during a period of transition.
This senior operational role requires 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.
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, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t 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.
Reference: DE26899
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