Interim HR Business Partner
Posted Today by Morgan Law
£256 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
East London, London
Summary: The Interim HR Business Partner role is a temporary position for 2-3 months with a Not-for-profit client in East London, starting in February 2026. The candidate will support managers with strategic issues and employee relations, requiring a CIPD qualification and relevant experience in the Not-for-profit sector. The role involves both in-office and remote work, with a focus on managing complex employee relations cases and various HR projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and guide managers with strategic issues and employee relations cases.
- Manage ER casework, particularly complex cases, while anticipating potential risks.
- Understand and embed EDI in all areas of work.
- Work within the Not-for-profit sector with knowledge of employment law, policy, and procedures.
- Build relationships quickly and find outcomes that work for all parties.
- Collaborate as part of a wider HR team and understand how all elements work together.
- Take on ad-hoc HR projects such as upgrading the HR system and preparing for Employment Rights Bill changes.
Key Skills:
- CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up).
- Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
- Impartial and empathetic approach to employee relations.
- Understanding of EDI principles.
- Experience in the Not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of employment law, policy, and procedures.
- Ability to quickly understand the values and needs of the organization.
- Customer-centric mindset.
- Experience with HR projects and change management.
Salary (Rate): £256.22 daily
City: East London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Detailed Description From Employer:
I am currently looking for an Interim HR Business Partner for my Not-for-profit client based in East London. The role will be for a period of 2 - 3 months initially, starting at the beginning of February 2026, paying a daily rate of 256.22 through an umbrella company. The role requires presence in the office at least 1 day per week and the remainder working remotely. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, your role support and guide managers with strategic issues and employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will be CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up) and have experience of:
- managing ER casework, particularly complex cases
- being able to anticipate potential risks of ER issues and prevent ER claims
- remaining impartial and empathetic
- understanding EDI and how it can be embedded in all areas of work
- working within the Not-for-profit sector with an understanding of employment law, policy and procedures, and the ability to quickly pick up the values and individual business needs of the organisation
- building relationships quickly and finding outcomes that work for all parties and be customer centric
- working as part of a wider HR team and understanding how all elements work together
- taking on ad-hoc HR projects such as upgrading the HR system, preparation for the Employment Rights Bill changes, reward and recognition, new salary structures and consultations, change management