HR Business Partner (interim)

Interim HR Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim HR Business Partner to join our People team for a 3-6 month engagement. In this role, you will provide HR expertise, coaching, and guidance to managers and employees, with a strong focus on Employee Relations (ER) and supporting the delivery of our business strategy. This is a high-impact, short-term opportunity ideal for a proactive HR professional with strong ER knowledge, and the ability to quickly build trust and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to employees and managers, aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide strong Employee Relations expertise to manage complex cases and ER-related projects.
• Partner with leaders to address day-to-day People matters, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Support employee lifecycle, including performance management, development and organizational change projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with proven success in Partnering role(s).
• Significant experience managing complex Employee Relations matters and projects.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience working in fast-paced, change-oriented environments.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Hibob.
• HR professional certification (e.g., CIPD) or equivalent experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ER expertise with excellent judgment in sensitive situations.
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work under tight timelines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and drive change.

Behaviours

• Proactive – anticipates needs, identifies risks early, and takes ownership to deliver solutions.
• Empathetic – balances business needs with genuine care for employee experience.
• Commercially minded – understands how people initiatives impact business performance.
• Change-oriented – embraces transformation and champions new ways of working.
• Collaborative – works openly with stakeholders, building trust and partnership.

Why Join Us

This interim role offers the opportunity to make an impact by supporting critical initiatives and enabling the delivery of our business strategy.