Interim Senior HR Advisor
FTC - likely to go permanent
South Derbyshire - 2 days on site, 3 days at home
Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week (weekly early finish also)
Up to £45,000 + bonus, healthcare, generous pension, 4× salary life assurance, benefits portal plus more
We are looking for a proactive and hands on HR generalist to play a key role in enhancing the employee experience and aligning People Operations activity with organisational objectives. The successful candidate will build strong relationships across the business, provide trusted HR guidance, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Suited to candidates who are immediately available or have short notice periods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with leaders to maximise organisational performance through effective people practices
- Provide expert guidance on policy, compliance, employment legislation and HR best practice
- Support leaders across performance management, probation, conduct, capability, wellbeing, onboarding and engagement
- Advise employees on benefits, policies and procedures
- Lead on benefits and reward administration (flexible benefits, bonus scheme, salary reviews)
- Maintain accurate job descriptions and person specifications
- Support absence management and recruitment activity where required
- Contribute to L&D initiatives and strategy
Essential Criteria:
- Significant experience in HR/People Operations at advisory level
- Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law and organisational best practice
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle sensitive ER matters with discretion
- Strategic mindset with a passion for inclusive, high-performing cultures
- CIPD Chartered membership
- Full driving licence
This process will initially move quickly, with interviews planned 17th, 18th and 19th December, then final on-site interviews to take place in early January. The successful candidate will need to be able to start in January 2026.
If you have the relevant experience and are interested, please apply now.
Interim HR Business Partner
SF Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days
Matlock, Derbyshire DE45AG, England
£38,000 - £45,000 per year
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Interim Senior HR Advisor is a full-time position based in South Derbyshire, requiring 2 days on-site and 3 days working from home.
- The salary for this position is up to £45,000, accompanied by a bonus, healthcare, a generous pension, and additional benefits.
- Candidates should have significant experience in HR/People Operations at an advisory level and possess CIPD Chartered membership.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the employee experience, providing HR guidance, and supporting leaders in various HR functions.
- Interviews are scheduled for December 17th, 18th, and 19th, with the expectation that the selected candidate will start in January 2026.
