Interim HR Manager
Reports To - CEO
Location – Eton, Berkshire
Salary - £45,000
Interim / Fixed-Term Contract - 3 months
Job Purpose
The Interim HR Manager will provide experienced leadership and operational support to the Human Resources function during a defined interim period. Working closely with senior leaders and managers, the postholder will ensure the continued delivery of an effective, responsive, and compliant HR service across Glenholme Specialist Healthcare while supporting key people priorities and organisational objectives.
The role will focus on maintaining business continuity, managing complex employee relations matters, supporting operational managers, strengthening HR processes, and delivering agreed people projects to improve workforce effectiveness and employee experience. The successful candidate will quickly establish credibility, provide pragmatic HR solutions, and ensure the organisation continues to meet its legal, regulatory, and operational obligations.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations
Lead the day-to-day HR function, ensuring a high-quality, responsive service is delivered across the organisation.
Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders and managers on a broad range of employment matters.
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain legally compliant and operationally effective.
Support the HR team, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance where appropriate.
Employee Relations
- Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and flexible working matters.
- Provide practical advice to managers to ensure timely and consistent case resolution.
- Reduce organisational risk through robust and legally compliant HR practices.
- Support the resolution of sensitive and confidential workforce issues.
Workforce Support
- Partner with operational leaders to address workforce challenges, including attendance, and performance.
- Support workforce planning activities and resource management.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve employee engagement and wellbeing.
HR Projects
- Deliver agreed HR improvement projects during the interim assignment.
- Review existing HR processes and recommend practical improvements.
- Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, consultations, or service developments where required.
- Assist with HR system improvements and reporting.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and organisational policies.
- Support CQC compliance through effective workforce governance.
- Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
- Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics for senior management.
Essential Qualifications
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 7 desirable) or equivalent professional experience.
- Essential Experience
- Proven experience working as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner.
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases independently.
- Experience within health, social care, NHS, or another regulated environment.
- Experience supporting organisational change and workforce improvement initiatives.
- Ability to quickly assess priorities and deliver effective HR solutions within an interim environment.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law.
- Understanding of HR best practice.
- Knowledge of workforce governance within regulated care environments.
- Understanding of GDPR and confidential data management.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Ability to build credibility quickly with managers and stakeholders.
- Pragmatic problem-solving and sound judgement.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent IT and HR systems knowledge.
Glenholme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Code: GHETO1
