Michael Page
Interim HR Manager
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Interim HR Manager Role in Harrogate
This Interim HR Manager role in Harrogate is all about keeping things running smoothly within the Human Resources department. You'll be responsible for overseeing key HR functions, ensuring the organisation operates efficiently and effectively.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced HR Manager who can start within the next month and commit to an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and highly respected charity based in the Harrogate area, dedicated to empowering people to achieve greater independence, opportunity, and fulfilment.
- With a strong reputation, an inclusive culture, and a clear social purpose, the organisation delivers specialist services across multiple locations and is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for both the people it serves and its employees.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your work will have a visible and meaningful impact.
Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a broad and influential role within a respected charitable organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide both strategic and operational HR expertise, leading on employee relations, organisational change, people projects, and workforce planning.
The organisation is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing credibility, confidence, and practical HR leadership from day one. As such, applicants should be available immediately or able to start within the next month and be committed to the full 6-month contract.
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This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while supporting a mission-led organisation that positively impacts the lives of people across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the People Director, you will:
- Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and senior leaders.
- Lead on complex employee relations matters and organisational change initiatives.
- Support the delivery of the wider people strategy and key HR projects.
- Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and improve organisational performance.
- Review and enhance HR policies, processes, and systems.
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage and develop a small HR team to deliver a high-quality people service.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice, and organisational policies.
Profile
We're looking for an experienced and commercially-minded HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
You'll ideally demonstrate:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR leadership role.
- Strong expertise in employee relations, including complex case management.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data and reporting to influence outcomes.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience within the charity, education, care, healthcare, or wider not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Most importantly, you'll be someone who can quickly get up to speed, add value from day one, and commit to seeing key projects and initiatives through the full duration of the contract.
Job Offer
- £41,500 FTE
- Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
- Applicants must be available to start within the next month
- Flexible working arrangements considered
- 4-day working week considered
- Hybrid working
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected charity
- Supportive, collaborative, and values-led working environment
Interested?
If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding interim opportunity where you can make an immediate contribution and are available to commit to an initial 6-month contract, we'd love to hear from you.
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