Interim Senior HR Business Partner
Posted 7 days ago by This is Alexander Faraday Limited
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leicester, City of Leicester
Summary: The role of Interim Senior HR Business Partner involves leading a high-performing HR team during a transitional period within a dynamic organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving cultural and operational change while managing employee relations and HR operations. This position requires a strategic and hands-on approach to HR leadership, with an immediate start available. The contract is for a duration of 3 to 6 months with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the HR function and managing two direct reports and their teams.
- Acting as the go-to expert for Employee Relations, redundancy, and change management.
- Challenging existing processes and driving improvements across HR operations.
- Building strong relationships across the business and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Providing HR reports and insights using Excel.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in senior HR roles with strong generalist, change, and ER expertise.
- A confident leader who can coach, manage, drive change, and inspire teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret HR data.
Salary (Rate): £65,000/year
City: Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days remote | 3–6 month contract | Immediate start
Are you a strategic and hands-on HR leader ready to make an impact from day one? We’re looking for an experienced Interim Senior HR Business Partner / Head of HR to lead a high-performing HR team through a period of transition. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive cultural and operational change in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the HR function and managing two direct reports, and their teams.
- Acting as the go-to expert for Employee Relations, redundancy, and change management.
- Challenging existing processes and driving improvements across HR operations.
- Building strong relationships across the business and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Providing HR reports and providing insights using Excel.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in senior HR roles with strong generalist, change and ER expertise.
- A confident leader who can coach, manage, drive change, and inspire teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret HR data.
Working Arrangements/ Pro rata
- 35-hour week
- Hybrid working (3 days WFH / 2 days office)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible hours and good benefits
Start date: ASAP. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.