Interim HR Specialist (Maternity Cover)
Core
Provide generalist HR support across the UK and Ireland, acting as a key contact for employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
Role type
HR Generalist (Interim Maternity Cover)
Builds
Employee lifecycle support, recruitment/onboarding, and HR reporting
Domain
Human Resources / Shared Services
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Employment law knowledge, HR policies and procedures, Employee relations, HRIS management, Recruitment coordination, Data analysis, GDPR compliance
Preferred skills
CIPD Level 3 certification, Shared Service Centre experience, Ireland HR practice experience
Technologies
Career Settings, BetterWorks, Qualtrics, Altair, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Provide first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment legislation. Support employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and wellbeing matters. Lead and co-ordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer, contract issue, and induction. Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure timely updates to payroll, benefits and finance teams. Monitor probation periods and support managers with review processes. Assist with HR reporting and data analysis to support decision-making and compliance. Support the implementation of HR initiatives including training, diversity & inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing programmes. Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal audit requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC