Reed HR are working alongside a Not for Profit organisation based in East London who are urgently recruiting for an interim HR Manager for initially 3 months, with the review for a further extension.

This role is hybrid, so flexibility to work from home is available.

Job Summary

To lead and support the delivery of proactive and effective employee relations and HR compliance. This role is responsible for liaising with our legal external HR advisers and providing expert ER advice to line managers and case management, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice, and fostering positive relationships between the organisation, managers, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Business Partnering

• Lead on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence, and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent and fair outcomes.

• Provide timely and accurate ER advice to managers and staff, ensuring alignment with employment law, internal policies, and organisational culture.

• Maintain accurate case records and documentation for all ER matters to support legal

• Coach and support line managers in handling complex people management issues with confidence and consistency.

• Build trusted relationships with staff and managers to identify and resolve potential employee concerns early.

• Liaise with legal advisors when needed, ensuring cases are handled within legal frameworks and risks are minimised.

Policy, Compliance & Best Practice

• Lead or assist in the regular review and updating of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to reflect legislative changes and organisational needs.

• Support managers in the consistent application of HR policies, identifying areas for improvement or clarification.

• Ensure organisational compliance with DBS, GDPR, and other employment-related regulatory requirements.

HR Administration & Systems

• Ensure HR systems and records accurately reflect ER-related activity, including sickness and absence tracking, disciplinary cases, and grievances.

• Analyse and report on ER metrics (e.g., absence rates, case types, outcomes) and produce insights for senior leadership.

• Ensure all documentation related to ER matters (e.g., warnings, investigation notes, meeting minutes) is maintained and stored securely.

• Carry out exit interviews, report on findings, and identify trends to improve retention and engagement.

Essential Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards) or compensating work experience.

• Extensive experience managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Line Management experience.

• Experience advising managers on complex ER matters and managing sensitive conversations.

Interim HR Manager