Interim Senior HRBP

Summary: The role of Interim Senior HR Business Partner involves a dynamic split-location arrangement, primarily between the Channel Islands and various locations across the South and Midlands of the UK. This position requires a commercially focused HR leader with a strong background in retail or hospitality, tasked with leading transformational change projects and aligning the people strategy with business needs. The successful candidate will oversee a small team while managing employee relations and driving engagement across a multi-site environment. This role combines strategic impact with hands-on leadership in a unique and adventurous setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead transformational change projects in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
• Design and deliver organisational change initiatives to align the people strategy with business needs.
• Oversee restructures, manage organisational redesigns, and support cultural change initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters, including consultations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and oversee a small team of HR Managers.
• Develop and implement a robust long-term people strategy and improve workforce capability.
• Support line managers in improving employee performance and managing organisational change.
• Provide coaching and guidance to line managers on best practices in people management.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in luxury hotels, hospitality, high-end restaurants, leisure, or retail.
• Detailed knowledge of HR, management, and employee relations issues in complex organisations.
• CIPD or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risk in employee relations based on employment legislation.
• Experience in conducting investigations and supporting managers during formal procedures.
• Skilled in coaching and advising line managers to improve people management standards.
• Strategic thinking with a pragmatic approach to HR challenges.

Salary (Rate): 75000

City: Bath

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR