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Interim People Partner
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Role Overview
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 a 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.
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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.
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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
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