Interim HR Business Partner
Posted 1 day ago by Morgan Law
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Croydon, London, UK
Summary: The role of Interim HR Business Partner involves providing comprehensive HR support during a 12-month maternity leave, collaborating with senior leaders and managers to enhance employee engagement and development. The position requires expertise in handling complex employee relations issues and implementing people plans aligned with organizational goals. Strong generalist HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support on people-related activities.
- Implement directorate people plans and support employee engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to cyclical initiatives such as salary reviews and succession planning.
- Forecast future resourcing needs in collaboration with recruitment and finance teams.
- Handle complex employee relations matters with a focus on early intervention.
- Build strong relationships with managers to promote informal resolution.
- Stay updated with employment legislation and influence decision-making.
- Engage with external providers, including legal advisors and occupational health.
Key Skills:
- Strong generalist HR experience.
- Proven knowledge of employment law.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
- Calm and empathetic approach.
- Ability to balance diplomacy with decisive action.
Salary (Rate): £65000 yearly
City: Croydon
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
We're seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months and work closely with senior leaders and managers across assigned business areas, providing guidance, coaching, and practical support on a wide range of people-related activity.
You'll help implement directorate people plans, support employee engagement and development, and contribute to cyclical initiatives including salary reviews, succession planning, and surveys. Working collaboratively with recruitment and finance colleagues, you'll help forecast future resourcing needs and ensure alignment with wider organisational goals.
This role requires confidence in handling complex employee relations matters, from wellbeing and absence to performance and grievance, always favouring early intervention and tailored advice.
As our HR Business Partner you will build strong relationships with managers and create space for informal resolution, promoting best outcomes through coaching rather than policy alone.
You'll keep up to date with employment legislation and use your insights to influence decisions, manage risk and ensure fairness. You'll also engage with external providers when needed, including legal advisors and occupational health support.
To succeed, you'll bring strong generalist HR experience, proven knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication and analytical skills. You'll be CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with a calm, empathetic approach and the ability to balance diplomacy with decisive action will be key.
Hybrid working of 2 days in the office in south London available