Interim HR Manager

• Job Type: Part Time – 24 hours per week
• Location: Cambridge
• Temporary: 3 Months

REED Business Support are representing our client who are seeking an experienced interim HR Manager to oversee human resources, payroll administration, premises coordination, health and safety, and compliance within a busy healthcare setting. This interim HR Manager position will work closely with senior leadership to support the full employee lifecycle, maintain high standards of governance, and help ensure the smooth running of operations across multiple sites.

Day-to-day of the role

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and senior stakeholders on employee relations, attendance, performance and policy matters.
• Manage recruitment activity including adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Oversee employee records, HR documentation and compliance processes, ensuring confidentiality and data protection at all times.
• Coordinate absence management processes, including return-to-work meetings, occupational health referrals and workplace adjustments.
• Prepare and administer monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, deductions and pension updates.
• Monitor mandatory training, induction and development activity, keeping accurate records and following up on outstanding requirements.
• Lead premises-related responsibilities including health and safety, fire safety, maintenance, security, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, inspections and wider compliance requirements, including documentation for regulatory purposes.
• Produce reports, correspondence and management information for the leadership team and contribute to operational projects and service improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations and absence management.
• Experience of payroll preparation and administration, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of employment legislation, HR best practice and data protection requirements.
• Confidence managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience supporting health and safety, compliance or premises-related responsibilities would be highly beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with managers, colleagues and external providers.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and contribute to wider organisational improvement.

Benefits

• Full-time, stable working hours
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Annual performance review and development support
• Broad and varied remit across HR, payroll and compliance
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Further benefits to be discussed at application stage

How to apply

To apply for this HR Manager opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.