Interim Senior HR Manager
Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Contract/Project
Interim Senior HR Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Senior HR Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term basis during a period of transition and change. Reporting directly into the HR Director, this role will provide operational and hands-on HR leadership across a global workforce of approximately 600 employees.
This is a broad generalist role suited to a confident and adaptable HR professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day HR operations whilst helping drive improvement initiatives across the function.
The successful individual will work closely with the wider business and support a small People team, including managing a People Services Coordinator based in Argentina. The role will suit someone who combines strong operational HR capability with a collaborative and personable approach.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior operational HR support during a period of business transition
Support and advise managers on employee relations matters including restructures, grievances and general people queries
Lead and support L&D initiatives across the business, including coaching, management development, performance management and capability management
Oversee payroll and benefits administration and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations
Support the HR Director with HR reporting, systems and board-level data
Help embed best practice and support the implementation of new Employment Rights legislation
Partner with stakeholders across the UK, US, Germany and Brazil
Support a fast-moving HR function where priorities can shift quickly
About You
Experienced Senior HR Manager or operational HR lead with strong generalist expertise
Comfortable working in a hands-on, non-strategic environment
Strong ER knowledge with the ability to confidently advise managers
Previous experience managing payroll and benefits processes
Experience supporting L&D, coaching and performance management initiatives
Strong HR systems and reporting capability
Ideally experienced working within international or multi-region businesses
Commercially aware, adaptable and confident, with a collaborative and approachable style
Additional Information
Immediate start available
Initial 6-month FTC with potential extension
Based in Keele with hybrid working (3 days on-site)
Salary circa £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
The business operates within a demanding and fast-paced environment, so personality and approach are key. They are looking for someone confident and capable who can quickly build credibility whilst working collaboratively with the wider team
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Senior HR Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term basis during a period of transition and change. Reporting directly into the HR Director, this role will provide operational and hands-on HR leadership across a global workforce of approximately 600 employees.
This is a broad generalist role suited to a confident and adaptable HR professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day HR operations whilst helping drive improvement initiatives across the function.
The successful individual will work closely with the wider business and support a small People team, including managing a People Services Coordinator based in Argentina. The role will suit someone who combines strong operational HR capability with a collaborative and personable approach.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior operational HR support during a period of business transition
Support and advise managers on employee relations matters including restructures, grievances and general people queries
Lead and support L&D initiatives across the business, including coaching, management development, performance management and capability management
Oversee payroll and benefits administration and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations
Support the HR Director with HR reporting, systems and board-level data
Help embed best practice and support the implementation of new Employment Rights legislation
Partner with stakeholders across the UK, US, Germany and Brazil
Support a fast-moving HR function where priorities can shift quickly
About You
Experienced Senior HR Manager or operational HR lead with strong generalist expertise
Comfortable working in a hands-on, non-strategic environment
Strong ER knowledge with the ability to confidently advise managers
Previous experience managing payroll and benefits processes
Experience supporting L&D, coaching and performance management initiatives
Strong HR systems and reporting capability
Ideally experienced working within international or multi-region businesses
Commercially aware, adaptable and confident, with a collaborative and approachable style
Additional Information
Immediate start available
Initial 6-month FTC with potential extension
Based in Keele with hybrid working (3 days on-site)
Salary circa £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
The business operates within a demanding and fast-paced environment, so personality and approach are key. They are looking for someone confident and capable who can quickly build credibility whilst working collaboratively with the wider team
Reference: 225104643
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Interim Senior HR Manager
Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Contract/Project
Interim Senior HR Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Senior HR Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term basis during a period of transition and change. Reporting directly into the HR Director, this role will provide operational and hands-on HR leadership across a global workforce of approximately 600 employees.
This is a broad generalist role suited to a confident and adaptable HR professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day HR operations whilst helping drive improvement initiatives across the function.
The successful individual will work closely with the wider business and support a small People team, including managing a People Services Coordinator based in Argentina. The role will suit someone who combines strong operational HR capability with a collaborative and personable approach.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior operational HR support during a period of business transition
Support and advise managers on employee relations matters including restructures, grievances and general people queries
Lead and support L&D initiatives across the business, including coaching, management development, performance management and capability management
Oversee payroll and benefits administration and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations
Support the HR Director with HR reporting, systems and board-level data
Help embed best practice and support the implementation of new Employment Rights legislation
Partner with stakeholders across the UK, US, Germany and Brazil
Support a fast-moving HR function where priorities can shift quickly
About You
Experienced Senior HR Manager or operational HR lead with strong generalist expertise
Comfortable working in a hands-on, non-strategic environment
Strong ER knowledge with the ability to confidently advise managers
Previous experience managing payroll and benefits processes
Experience supporting L&D, coaching and performance management initiatives
Strong HR systems and reporting capability
Ideally experienced working within international or multi-region businesses
Commercially aware, adaptable and confident, with a collaborative and approachable style
Additional Information
Immediate start available
Initial 6-month FTC with potential extension
Based in Keele with hybrid working (3 days on-site)
Salary circa £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
The business operates within a demanding and fast-paced environment, so personality and approach are key. They are looking for someone confident and capable who can quickly build credibility whilst working collaboratively with the wider team
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Senior HR Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term basis during a period of transition and change. Reporting directly into the HR Director, this role will provide operational and hands-on HR leadership across a global workforce of approximately 600 employees.
This is a broad generalist role suited to a confident and adaptable HR professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day HR operations whilst helping drive improvement initiatives across the function.
The successful individual will work closely with the wider business and support a small People team, including managing a People Services Coordinator based in Argentina. The role will suit someone who combines strong operational HR capability with a collaborative and personable approach.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior operational HR support during a period of business transition
Support and advise managers on employee relations matters including restructures, grievances and general people queries
Lead and support L&D initiatives across the business, including coaching, management development, performance management and capability management
Oversee payroll and benefits administration and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations
Support the HR Director with HR reporting, systems and board-level data
Help embed best practice and support the implementation of new Employment Rights legislation
Partner with stakeholders across the UK, US, Germany and Brazil
Support a fast-moving HR function where priorities can shift quickly
About You
Experienced Senior HR Manager or operational HR lead with strong generalist expertise
Comfortable working in a hands-on, non-strategic environment
Strong ER knowledge with the ability to confidently advise managers
Previous experience managing payroll and benefits processes
Experience supporting L&D, coaching and performance management initiatives
Strong HR systems and reporting capability
Ideally experienced working within international or multi-region businesses
Commercially aware, adaptable and confident, with a collaborative and approachable style
Additional Information
Immediate start available
Initial 6-month FTC with potential extension
Based in Keele with hybrid working (3 days on-site)
Salary circa £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
The business operates within a demanding and fast-paced environment, so personality and approach are key. They are looking for someone confident and capable who can quickly build credibility whilst working collaboratively with the wider team
Reference: 225104643
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