Interim HR Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands

I am sourcing an experienced Interim HR Partner for an initial 6 month FTC, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The role is 4-5 days onsite initially on a hybrid basis moving further inti the contract. Based in Birmingham for an established manufacturing / Engineering organisation.

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys rolling your sleeves up and making things happen.

We're looking for an experienced Interim HR professional to support a growing manufacturing business in Birmingham following the award of two significant new contracts.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, helping the business scale its workforce while improving how it attracts, recruits, develops and manages its people.

Interim HR Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting increased recruitment activity and candidate attraction.
• Improving selection, onboarding and induction processes.
• Developing training plans, competency frameworks and skills matrices.
• Coaching and mentoring production supervisors and team leaders.
• Supporting day-to-day ER, attendance and performance management.
• Challenging existing practices and driving improvements across the operation.

Interim HR Skills:

• Strong generalist HR experience within manufacturing, engineering or similar
• Experience developing effective selection, onboarding and employee training processes.
• A track record of coaching and developing supervisors or operational managers.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and practical employee relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage employees at every level of the organisation.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance pace of delivery with appropriate controls and standards.
• The confidence to challenge established practices and influence positive change.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and deliver tangible results.

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