Interim People & Talent Partner

Salary: £43,000 to £45,000
Contract: Fixed term contract until the end of May 2027
Location: Central London
Hybrid working: One day per week in the office

Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with an established professional membership organisation to recruit an Interim People and Talent Partner.

This is a broad and hands on HR role with clear areas of ownership: recruitment, monthly payroll, iTrent and working closely with managers across the organisation, providing practical advice on employee relations and wider people matters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead recruitment across the organisation: Partner with hiring managers to review roles, shape job descriptions and run fair, effective recruitment processes. You will oversee candidate attraction, selection, appointments and the applicant tracking system, while building productive relationships with recruitment agencies and other suppliers.
• Own the monthly payroll process: Lead, review and authorise payroll for the organisation. You will resolve queries, coordinate with internal colleagues and external providers, and ensure information is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Act as the iTrent expert: Provide specialist knowledge of iTrent, investigate system issues and help colleagues use the platform effectively. You will maintain the quality and confidentiality of employee data while supporting improvements and future systems change.
• Advise and coach managers: Provide clear guidance on employee relations, absence, performance, disciplinary matters, grievances, flexible working and family leave.
• Improve people services: Contribute to projects covering employee engagement, wellbeing, organisational change and the continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.