Interim Human Resources Manager
1 day ago
Southend-On-Sea
Interim HR Manager Location: Near Southend Airport Contract: 4 months initially (October start), with potential to extend for a further 5 months Salary: £36,000 per annum Working pattern: On-site 5 days per week (with ad-hoc home working flexibility) Are you an experienced HR generalist looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a confident and hands-on Interim HR Manager to join a fast-paced consumer goods business, not far from Southend Airport. This is a maternity cover role, initially for four months from October, with the strong likelihood of extending for a further five months. In this varied standalone position, you’ll play a key role in driving day-to-day HR operations while supporting the wider business with all people-related matters. You’ll also be responsible for line managing the receptionist and overseeing health and safety on site. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, providing sound advice and guidance to managers and employees, • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, performance management, and leaver processes, • Support employee relations matters such as absence management, investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, • Maintain and update HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies, • Coordinate training, development, and engagement initiatives across the business, • Produce and analyse HR data and reports to inform decision-making, • Lead on all health and safety matters, including risk assessments and ensuring a safe working environment, • Line manage the receptionist, providing direction and support What We’re Looking For: • Proven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or Senior Advisor level, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, • Comfortable working in a standalone role in a busy, fast-moving environment, • Able to build relationships at all levels and influence with credibility and confidence, • Experience overseeing health and safety is desirable, though not essential, • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) preferred This is a great opportunity to step into a broad HR role with real autonomy and variety. You'll be joining a collaborative and committed team, with the chance to make a genuine impact.
