Interim People Partner

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim People Partner to provide a professional, operational, and people-focused HR service. This role has a strong emphasis on employee relations, manager coaching, policy development, and employee engagement.

Working closely with managers across the organisation, you will play a key role in supporting a positive, inclusive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice. This role is for 12 months fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, and attendance matters.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in accordance with employment law and internal policies.
• Coach and support managers through all stages of employee relations processes, building confidence and capability.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to people-related challenges. Deliver coaching and practical advice to managers on people management matters.
• Design and facilitate training sessions on employee relations, best practice, and management skills.
• Support managers in driving high performance and positive employee experiences.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies remain compliant with current employment legislation and aligned with organisational values.
• Provide guidance on legislative changes and HR best practice.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen organisational culture and employee experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to promote a positive and supportive working environment.

You will bring:

• Significant experience managing employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication, investigation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)

Hybrid working available