HR Manager – 13 month FTC

HR Manager – 13 month FTC

Posted 3 days ago by 1766215069

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£92,300 Per year
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City of London, London
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Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Device Tracking Software Financial Services Management Risk Management System Implementation Team Management

Summary: The role of Interim HR Manager involves leading a small HR team within a technology-led financial services business during a 13-month maternity cover. The position requires balancing day-to-day HR operations with project delivery in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will report to the Head of HR and focus on improving HR processes and supporting managers. This is an opportunity for a capable HR leader to shape the HR function during a pivotal period of change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, support and develop the HR team.
  • Guide managers on people issues and organisational changes.
  • Improve HR processes, documentation and overall employee experience.
  • Oversee checks, screening, and regular HR cycles like performance reviews.
  • Manage benefit administration and annual renewals.
  • Keep benefit policies up to date.
  • Support the rollout of a new benefits platform.
  • Act as the main contact for the HR system and ensure the team can use it confidently.
  • Support the wider HR system implementation project.
  • Review HR data and reports before they go to senior leadership.
  • Manage the annual certification process and ensure all checks are completed on time.
  • Keep accurate records and make sure tracking processes are well maintained.
  • Oversee ER cases handled by the team.
  • Support audits, compliance requirements and risk management activity.

Key Skills:

  • CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
  • Strong people management and team-development skills.
  • Confident handling ER cases and advising managers.
  • Comfortable working with HR systems and using data.
  • Able to build strong relationships and influence at senior levels.
  • Experience in a regulated or professional environment.
  • Exposure to system implementations or change projects.
  • Strong communicator with good judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement.

Salary (Rate): £92300 per annum

City: City of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim HR Manager – 13 month FTC maternity cover

A technology-led financial services business is looking for an Interim HR Manager to lead a small HR team during a period of change. This role suits someone comfortable working in a regulated, process-driven environment who can balance day-to-day work with project delivery.

Reporting into the Head of HR, you will make sure the generalist HR team of 5 runs smoothly, support managers, and help improve people processes across the business.

Team Leadership & HR Operations

  • Lead, support and develop the HR team.
  • Guide managers on people issues and organisational changes.
  • Improve HR processes, documentation and overall employee experience.
  • Oversee checks, screening, and regular HR cycles like performance reviews.

Reward & Benefits

  • Manage benefit administration and annual renewals.
  • Keep benefit policies up to date.
  • Support the rollout of a new benefits platform.

HR Systems & Data

  • Act as the main contact for the HR system and ensure the team can use it confidently.
  • Support the wider HR system implementation project.
  • Review HR data and reports before they go to senior leadership.

Regulated Activities (SMCR)

  • Manage the annual certification process and ensure all checks are completed on time.
  • Keep accurate records and make sure tracking processes are well maintained.

Employee Relations & Governance

  • Oversee ER cases handled by the team.
  • Support audits, compliance requirements and risk management activity.

Experience & Skills Required

  • CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
  • Strong people management and team-development skills.
  • Confident handling ER cases and advising managers.
  • Comfortable working with HR systems and using data.
  • Able to build strong relationships and influence at senior levels.
  • Experience in a regulated or professional environment.
  • Exposure to system implementations or change projects.
  • Strong communicator with good judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable HR leader who enjoys variety, autonomy, team management and project ownership. You’ll help shape the HR function during a pivotal period and contribute meaningfully to both day-to-day operations and wider transformation.

Please apply – bethhicks@oakleafpartnership.com

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