Interim HR Manager
Posted 1 day ago by McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire
Summary: The Interim HR Manager role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Warrington, focused on delivering immediate impact through strategic HR initiatives. The position requires a hands-on leader capable of navigating a fast-paced environment while stabilizing and accelerating transformation programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in high-volume sectors and demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions autonomously. This role emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and pragmatic people practices to achieve sustainable change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stabilise and accelerate a live transformation programme, aligning people plans to delivery milestones and commercial outcomes
- Diagnose and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction and speed up decision-making
- Coach and challenge leaders to adopt pragmatic, pacey people practices that stick in the operation
- Own the data and narrative; use people metrics to focus effort, unblock issues, and communicate progress plainly
- Deliver quick wins while laying foundations for sustainable change (policies, comms, governance)
Key Skills:
- Retail or hospitality pedigree or similar environments with high volume, high velocity
- Strategic and hands-on capability; able to set direction and personally make things happen
- Independent initiative; comfortable working autonomously and making sound calls
- Sound ER and employment law judgement with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Data-literate and commercially minded, able to justify decisions and investments
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Detailed Description From Employer:
Interim HR Manager (3 -month FTC) Salary : Up to 50,000 (pro-rata) Contract : 3-month fixed term or interim Location : Warrington Are you ready to make an immediate impact? We’re looking for someone who can step in, quickly assess the landscape, and deliver results from day one. If you’re a strategic thinker who’s not afraid to roll up your sleeves, make confident decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple priorities is the norm, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to bring energy, initiative, and real momentum to our team without waiting for direction. How will you have impact? Stabilise and accelerate a live transformation programme, aligning people plans to delivery milestones and commercial outcomes Diagnose and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction and speed up decision-making Coach and challenge leaders to adopt pragmatic, pacey people practices that stick in the operation Own the data and narrative use people metrics to focus effort, unblock issues, and communicate progress plainly Deliver quick wins while laying foundations for sustainable change (policies, comms, governance) What you’ll bring? Retail or hospitality pedigree or similar environments where you are used to high volume, high velocity environments and “many balls in the air” Strategic & hands-on capability; you can set direction and personally make things happen Independent initiative comfortable working autonomously, making sound calls, and moving fast Sound ER & employment law judgement, with the pragmatism to solve problems, not create them Data-literate and commercially minded, able to justify decisions and investments Why this role Immediate influenc e: come in, shape the agenda, and get on with it. Autonomy : trusted to operate at pace with minimal hand- Real -world transformation : visible, measurable impact in a business that values speed and outcomes. Why Join? Be part of a business that values fresh thinking, diversity, and real-world results Play a key role in advancing sustainability and innovation Enjoy real opportunities for career progression and personal development Join a supportive, collaborative team with ambitious growth plans Apply today and start your next chapter. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment The Legal Bit : We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.