Interim HR Manager
1 day ago
Kenilworth
We are supporting an organisation through a high-risk, delivery-critical period within its People function and are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on operational leadership across a range of complex HR activities. This is a delivery-focused contract role, ideal for an experienced HR contractor who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident leading sensitive people matters while working closely with senior stakeholders. The opportunity Job title: Interim HR Manager (Contract) Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Hours: Part time – 3 days per week – at least one day per week office based Day rate: £200 - £210 a day The interim HR Manager will play a key role in protecting team capacity during a period of significant organisational change, supporting compliance-critical projects and ensuring continuity across core HR operations. You will take ownership of an organisation design and transformation project manage ongoing employee relations cases, support the launch and roll-out of a new competency framework, and handle any new casework that arises during the assignment. The role reports directly to the Head of HR. Some on-site presence will be required for key meetings (ideally Wednesdays), with the remainder of the role delivered remotely. Key Responsibilities Restructure & change • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a departmental transformation project, • Support and attend individual and group consultation meetings, • Advise senior leaders on feedback, risk and next steps throughout the processEmployee relations, • Provide expert HR guidance on ongoing ER casework, including documentation and process advice, • Support progression at formal stages where requiredCompetency framework launch, • Finalise and prepare launch materials, • Support internal communications and stakeholder engagement, • Upload and manage competency and role data within the HR system, • Facilitate workshops, drop-in sessions and manager support sessions, • Act as a trusted advisor to managers on embedding the framework into day-to-day practiceCasework & advisory, • Manage new absence, health and performance cases as they arise, • Provide pragmatic, empathetic advice to managers and employees, • Support continuity of service during planned team absencesAbout you, • Proven experience operating at HR Manager level in a generalist capacity, • Strong background in restructures, ER casework and organisational change, • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, • Confident advising and influencing senior leaders, • Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing confidential matters, • Experienced with HR systems and MS365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.) We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.