Interim Senior People Specialist

Lead employee relations activity, coached and supported managers on people matters, and delivered change initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness. Utilised workforce data and insights to monitor progress, develop career pathways, and drive continuous improvement across the employee experience.

Client Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on a rolling monthly contract up to 6 months.

You'll play a key role in supporting a busy client group, including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams, while also contributing to ongoing people and organisational projects.

Lead employee relations activity, coached and supported managers on people matters, and delivered change initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness. Utilised workforce data and insights to monitor progress, develop career pathways, and drive continuous improvement across the employee experience.

Description

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• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice
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• Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters
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• Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures
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• Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence
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• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives
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• Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making
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• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team
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Profile

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• Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors
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• Experience partnering with COEs
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• Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries
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• Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects
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• Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous
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• Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights
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• Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations
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• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously
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Job Offer

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• Competitive day rate (via PAYE, inside IR35)
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• Rolling monthly contract
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• Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
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• Exposure to organisational design and change projects
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• Fast-paced, well-established environment with strong HR practices
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