Interim HR Business Partner

Interim HR Business Partner | Medway / Hybrid | Paying up to £54k DOE

Location: Kent/South East (Multi-site) with Hybrid workingContract: 16-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Salary: Paying up to £54k + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a growing, multi-site organisation on a 16-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with senior leaders and operational managers, you will act as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic and operational HR support across a cluster of businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Act as a trusted HR partner to leadership teams and operational managers across multiple business units.
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• Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive accountability.
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• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
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• Lead and support performance management processes, ensuring objectives are aligned to business goals.
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• Coach and support managers in effectively managing performance, engagement and employee development.
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• Support workforce planning, succession planning and talent management initiatives.
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• Partner with recruitment teams to attract, retain and develop future talent.
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• Identify skills gaps and support the delivery of learning and development programmes.
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• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with employment legislation and company policies.
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• Analyse HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations on retention, engagement and workforce trends.
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• Champion employee wellbeing, engagement and cultural initiatives across the business.
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• Support organisational change and work collaboratively with the wider HR team during a period of transformation.
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• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver a proactive, solutions-focused HR service.
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• Support policy development, implementation and consistent application across the organisation.
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• Contribute to creating a positive, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
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Key Requirements:

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• Previous experience in a HR Business Partner role.
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• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
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• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
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• Comfortable working in a changing environment and managing competing priorities.
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• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
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• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification desirable.
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