Interim HR Manager

People Manager - Hybrid

6-Week Temporary Contract | £225 per day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid Working | South London

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make an immediate impact?

We’re working with a respected South London charity seeking a People Manager to provide cover for a period of absence , an initial 6-week temporary contract. This is a great opportunity to support a purpose-driven organisation during a key period, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen people practices, engagement and culture.

The Role

Working closely with the Director of People & Culture, you’ll provide HR partnering support across the organisation, advising managers on employee relations matters and helping improve people processes, systems and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

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• Partner with managers and senior leaders on HR advice and coaching
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• Lead on employee relations cases (grievance, disciplinary, investigations, performance)
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• Support engagement, culture and organisational development initiatives
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• Improve HR policies, processes and performance frameworks
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• Develop HR systems (Breathe HR), reporting and people analytics
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• Support payroll, HR administration and workforce planning
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• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and learning & development
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• Build strong relationships across all levels, including union representatives
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About You

You’ll be a confident HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and handling complex employee relations.

You’ll ideally have:

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• CIPD Level 5 (or above)
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• Experience in an HR Business Partner or People Partner role
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• Strong employee relations experience
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• Experience supporting change and developing managers
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
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• HR systems and reporting experience (Breathe HR desirable)
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• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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Experience in the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector, or a unionised environment, is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer?

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• £225 per day (Inside IR35)
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• 6-week temporary contract
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• Hybrid working
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• Opportunity to support a respected South London charity
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• Immediate start available
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