Interim HR Manager

Interim HR Manager - Three month temporary assignment with potential to extend

Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire (2 days in the office)
Pay rate: £26.00-£29.00 per hour
Duration: Three months initially

Reed HR are pleased to be partnering with a highly innovative organisation as they seek an Interim HR Manager for a period of three months. You will be responsible for managing day to day HR operations, working within a team of three. 

The position will involve the following responsibilities: 

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with organisational objectives.
• Provide insights on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Analyse HR metrics to develop proactive solutions for talent acquisition and organisational development.
• Act as a change agent to support business transformation and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations (ER) Support:

• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies.
• Foster a positive employee experience through trust, engagement, and open communication.

Training & Development:

• Support career development plans and succession planning.
• Facilitate performance management processes.
• Identify training needs and implement tailored training programs.

HR Policies & Compliance:

• Ensure HR policies comply with UK employment law, including right-to-work regulations and GDPR.
• Update policies to reflect legislative changes.
• Educate managers and employees on HR policies.

Workforce Planning & Recruitment:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to attract and retain talent.
• Support workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion inclusive recruitment practices.

General HR Support:

• Partner with global HR team members on company-wide initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between employees and HR functions.

Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager within an SME environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

If you are a proactive and experienced HR professional looking for a challenging interim role and can be available at short notice, ideally starting within the next week, we would love to hear from you.