Full job description Interim People Business Partner
Location: Salford (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Interim Temporary Assignment
Duration: 6 Weeks
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Start: Immediate
The OpportunityAn established multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced Interim People Business Partner to provide hands-on HR support during a busy period. Reporting into the Head of People, you will take ownership of employee relations activity, support managers across the business, and help deliver key people initiatives over a six-week assignment.
This is a practical, operational role requiring a confident HR professional who can quickly build relationships, manage complex ER matters, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities*Manage a varied employee relations caseload, ensuring matters are handled promptly and in line with employment legislation and company policy.
*Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management and capability matters.
*Support and mentor junior members of the HR team where required.
*Build strong working relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation.
*Attend formal HR meetings, hearings and consultations.
*Support organisational change projects including restructures, redundancies and TUPE activity if required.
*Produce and analyse HR metrics relating to headcount, absence, turnover and employee relations trends.
*Contribute to ongoing people projects and HR initiatives.
*Support recruitment activity across multiple business areas, ensuring a smooth process from vacancy approval through to offer.
*Review and support HR policies, procedures and compliance activities.
*Travel to sites as required to provide face-to-face HR support.


About YouWe’re looking for an experienced HR professional who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
You will possess:
*Strong Employee Relations experience within a fast-paced environment.
*Proven experience partnering with managers and senior stakeholders.
*Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Experience managing complex casework including absence, disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues.
*Exposure to organisational change, restructures, redundancy or TUPE projects.
*Strong analytical and reporting skills.
*Experience using HRIS systems and HR data to support decision-making.
*Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload within tight timescales.
*CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above preferred).
What’s on Offer*Immediate start opportunity.
*Hybrid working model based in Salford.
*Varied and hands-on interim assignment.
*Opportunity to make an immediate impact within an established organisation.
*Competitive hourly or daily rate depending on experience.