Interim HR Manager (Part‑time, Fixed‑term)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager on a part‑time, fixed‑term basis to join a friendly People team supporting a well‑established health charity. Reporting to the Director of People, you will deliver a comprehensive generalist HR service and contribute to a range of people‑focused initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on employee relations, support disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance processes, and coach managers on policies.
• Assist with HR projects, continuous improvement, policy updates, and coordinate employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, deliver manager training programmes and identify development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate HR records, support the employee lifecycle, assist with annual HR processes and workforce planning.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including employee‑relations advisory.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Experience delivering HR projects or improving HR processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.