£45000 - £50000 per annum
About the Role
The Interim HR Manager position in Wednesbury is a contract role offering £45,000–£50,000 per annum. Working full-time, you will shape business strategy and support organisational growth. Responsibilities include setting departmental objectives, leading managers and direct reports to uphold performance standards, and maintaining focus on priorities during change to achieve targets. You will address performance issues constructively, build strong stakeholder relationships, and encourage collaboration. Key skills required include leadership, accountability, and stakeholder management. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional seeking a short-term assignment to drive continued business development.
Our client in Wednesbury is looking for an Interim HR Manager; you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business and supporting continued growth. The team provides a specialist recruitment service dedicated to attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.
Role Responsibilities
- Set and manage departmental objectives.
- Provide strong leadership to managers and direct reports, maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
- Maintain focus on priorities during periods of challenge or change, ensuring deadlines and targets are achieved.
- Address performance issues professionally, sensitively and constructively when required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, actively seeking feedback and encouraging collaboration.
- Foster an environment where new ideas are welcomed, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across teams and functions.
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation's mission and values, helping employees understand how their contribution supports business success and strategic objectives.
- Oversee recruitment activities that attract and retain high-quality talent.
- Support payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Administer and actively promote employee benefits, maintaining excellent communication with both employees and external providers.
- Monitor, analyse and report on HR KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across all areas of HR, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies while delivering practical, business-focused solutions.
- Design and deliver engaging management development and HR training programmes aligned with organisational needs and business objectives.
- Support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, ensuring a professional, responsive and effective service.
- Manage all incoming HR communications.
- Build strong interdepartmental relationships through regular engagement with department leaders and attendance at team meetings.
- Support business improvement initiatives, projects and organisational change programmes as required.
- Undertake additional duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Requirements for the role
- HR Management experience & CIPD Level 5 qualified
- HR generalist and employee relations knowledge
- Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Able to build strong working relationships at all levels.
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation and change initiatives
- Must have Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Coaching and influencing skills.
- Confidentiality and discretion.
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