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Interim HR Consultant

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 300 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Interim HR Consultant to join the business on a short‑term basis, supporting employee relations activity and embedding robust HR policies, processes and governance. This is a hands‑on delivery role, suited to an HR professional who is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, operational environment and can quickly assess what's required, stabilise ER risk and put practical, fit‑for‑purpose HR frameworks in place.

Client Details

This is an opportunity to add real value over a defined period, supporting an essential, operational business in Gatwick within the Waste Industry with meaningful HR impact. You'll have the autonomy to focus on delivery, make improvements that last, and help strengthen people practices across the organisation.

Description

The Interim HR Consultant responsibilities will include:

Provide day‑to‑day employee relations support, advising managers on a range of matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues
Lead and manage complex or sensitive ER cases, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent and legally compliant
Review existing HR policies, procedures and employment documentation, identifying gaps and areas for improvement
Update, create and implement HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with current employment legislation and best practice
Support line managers with practical guidance and coaching to build confidence and capability in managing people issues
Ensure appropriate documentation, record‑keeping and governance are in place across all ER activity
Work closely with senior stakeholders to prioritise actions, manage risk and deliver tangible improvements within the contract periodProfile

The successful Interim HR Consultant should have the following:

Proven experience operating as an interim HR professional, HR consultant or senior HR generalist
Strong background in employee relations, including managing complex and high‑risk cases
Solid, practical knowledge of UK employment law
Experience reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures and core people processes
Comfortable working in operational, blue‑collar or safety‑critical environments (desirable)
Pragmatic, delivery‑focused and able to work autonomously with minimal handover
Confident communicator with the credibility to influence managers at all levelsJob Offer

The Interim HR Consultant will receive:

A day rate of up to £350 inside ir35 via Umbrella
Hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 from home
Interim contract for 3 months

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