Interim HR Business Partner

This interim HR Business Partner role will provide a hands-on HR service to the organisation, whilst managing the transition of the function to a primarily self service HR operation. This is a generalist role with change management.

Client Details

A customer focussed service organisation based in Leeds.

Description

The interim HR Business Partner will be responsible for managing the transition of the HR Service to a self-service operation, whilst ensuring the hands on support continues until the change is complete. Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as an effective HR business partner to meet current needs and aligning HR function processes with organisational strategy.
• Conducting a thorough review of existing HR policies, updating them where necessary, and developing new policies as required.
• Designing and implementing robust processes and user-friendly guides for employees and managers to ensure smooth adoption of the self-serve model.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and successful adoption of the new operating model.
• Provide expert advice to managers on probation, performance management, and general employee relations (ER), focusing on risk mitigation and compliance with best practices.
• Partner with senior managers to address emerging HR needs and strategic workforce planning.
• Support managers with recruitment, including role creation, organisational design, salary benchmarking and recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and compliance.
• Drive the effective use of apprenticeship levies and promote understanding of related regulations and liaise with managers and providers to support apprentices, addressing performance, sickness, or conduct issues.
• Manage the UK training budget.
• Update and create UK wellbeing and DE&I policies to reflect company strategy, employment law, and market practices, ensuring that they promote diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities in the workplace.
• Provide comprehensive support for redundancy and restructuring processes, acting as the HR representative in meetings.
• Collaborate with managers to understand the potential impacts of changes and develop appropriate action plans.

Profile

This interim HR Business Partner role requires an experienced generalist with a good background in managing change processes and creating strong HR services. You will need to be/have:

• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, ACAS best practice, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of contractor, apprenticeship, and resource management regulations.
• Proven experience in HR management, particularly in ER and organisational design.
• Demonstrated success in supporting managers with diverse HR functions.
• Ability to manage risks and resolve ER issues in a timely manner.
• Experience in policy development and process improvement.
• Demonstrable experience of project/change management and strong stakeholder management.

Job Offer

• Salary DOE c£50-65,000 p/a plus benefits
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Office in Leeds with hybrid working