Interim HR Manager
Pertemps Black Country Perms
Our client in Wednesbury is looking for an Interim HR Manager; you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business and supporting continued growth. The team provides a specialist recruitment service dedicated to attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.
Role Responsibilities
- Set and manage departmental objectives.
- Provide strong leadership to managers and direct reports, maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
- Maintain focus on priorities during periods of challenge or change, ensuring deadlines and targets are achieved.
- Address performance issues professionally, sensitively and constructively when required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, actively seeking feedback and encouraging collaboration.
- Foster an environment where new ideas are welcomed, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across teams and functions.
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation's mission and values, helping employees understand how their contribution supports business success and strategic objectives.
- Oversee recruitment activities that attract and retain high-quality talent.
- Support payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Administer and actively promote employee benefits, maintaining excellent communication with both employees and external providers.
- Monitor, analyse and report on HR KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across all areas of HR, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies while delivering practical, business-focused solutions.
- Design and deliver engaging management development and HR training programmes aligned with organisational needs and business objectives.
- Support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, ensuring a professional, responsive and effective service.
- Manage all incoming HR communications.
- Build strong interdepartmental relationships through regular engagement with department leaders and attendance at team meetings.
- Support business improvement initiatives, projects and organisational change programmes as required.
- Undertake additional duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Requirements for the role
- HR Management experience & CIPD Level 5 qualified
- HR generalist and employee relations knowledge
- Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Able to build strong working relationships at all levels.
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation and change initiatives
- Must have Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Coaching and influencing skills.
- Confidentiality and discretion.
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