Interim HR Manager – 9-month – Telford (hybrid)
Overview
Our client, an established UK training and safety services business, is looking for an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide 9 months of maternity cover. This is a standalone, hands-on generalist role with genuine autonomy: you will own the people agenda for the UK business, support an international team, and lead a review of onboarding and induction.
Contract
9-month
Start
ASAP
Location
Telford, hybrid. Minimum 2 days a week on site, more at busier times
Reporting to
Senior leadership; no direct reports
Day rate
Up to £2245 per day
The role
Own all people policies: keep them current with employment law changes and recommend updates to leadership
Coach and guideline managers on performance management, PIPs, disciplinary and grievance processes, and on communicating with employees in a legally sound way
Provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice: how to achieve the business outcome compliantly, not just what can’t be done
Draft job descriptions, issue contracts and offer documentation from existing templates
Support hiring managers with recruitment: advertising, agency liaison and interview structure
Run compliance reporting and reminders (right to work, document renewals, security checks)
Provide light-touch support to HR colleagues in two overseas entities
Deliver new-starter inductions and supply HR data to Finance for payrollProjects during the contract
Lead a root-and-branch review of the onboarding and induction process and implement improvements
Support the integration of the HR information system with the finance system
Transition routine HR administration to the overseas support team, freeing the UK role to focus on strategic workAbout you
CIPD Level 4 or above
Proven HR generalist experience in an SME, ideally as a standalone HR lead or in an interim capacity
Strong, up-to-date UK employment law knowledge and the confidence to apply it pragmatically
Experience owning an HR information system; you learn new platforms quickly and are comfortable being the in-house expert
Confident with Excel and HR reporting
Able to hit the ground running, work independently and build credibility quickly with line managers who rely heavily on HR support
Comfortable in a business going through change, where the pace is busy and the role is hands-onWhy this role
You will have real autonomy and the trust of senior leadership to run the function your way, with a clear project to leave your mark on. For a confidential conversation, apply with your CV and current availability