Job Description

Interim HR Manager (Operational Focus)

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Hours

: Interim 3 days/week

Salary

: 200-300 freelance day rate

Base

: Hybrid (initial induction on-site; thereafter predominantly remote with occasional on-site as required)

About us:

MBPCC are a not-for-profit community Interest company based in North Lancashire and South Cumbria our services span over 1000 square miles. Following some team sickness, we are looking to source a freelance interim HR Manager to provide cover for our organisation, and support colleagues alongside our dedicated HR Administrator. The function will require some on site work whilst you learn about our ways of working, but we are open to remote workers once orientated. You will report to the CEO, so will be expected to function with minimal day to day oversight.

The freelance support may be extended beyond the return of the post holder, to support a gradual return to work, handover and potential HR process improvement project - therefore freelance expertise around HR process change and improvement would be seen as desirable.

Job Purpose:

To provide hands-on, operational HR support across MBPCC, ensuring continuity of core HR functions in a regulated, NHS-linked environment. The Interim HR Manager will lead employee relations casework, TUPE transfers, policy administration and support a remote HR team, enabling rapid response to day-to-day HR needs.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Case Management Lead and manage disciplinary, grievance and capability processes to resolution. Advise and guide managers on informal and formal casework, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance. TUPE & Organisational Change Support TUPE transfers, re-structures or secondments: prepare communications, consultation packs and manage stakeholder meetings. Policy Implementation & Compliance Administer, interpret and update HR policies and procedures (e.g. absence management, flexible working, DBS checks). Ensure all activity reflects NHS/regulatory standards (e.g. CQC, GDPR). Recruitment Administration Oversee end-to-end recruitment for assigned areas: job posting, screening, interview coordination and offer management. Support for Remote HR Team Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to HR Advisors based remotely. Conduct regular virtual catchups; facilitate escalation of complex issues. Reporting & Metrics Maintain HR records and produce weekly/monthly reports (e.g. headcount, turnover, case progress). Quick Onboarding & Handover Rapidly assimilate into MBCC's culture, processes and systems (e.g. HRIS, e-learning). Prepare handover notes and training for successor or permanent appointee. HR Process review For the right candidate the role may include a post return extension to review our HR processes to boost efficiency

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

CIPD Level 5 (minimum);

5+ years operational HR casework (disciplinary, TUPE, grievance)

Desirable

CIPD Level 7 preferred

Professional experience:

Essential

Experience in NHS or regulated healthcare environment

Proven track record supporting remote HR teams

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and NHS-specific regulations

Desirable

Familiarity with e-learning platforms and intranets

Technical skills:

Essential

Proficiency with MS Office, Teams and shared file working

Desirable

IT enabled HR improvement

Interpersonal and Leadership:

Essential

Collaborative team-player with remote management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Delivery of virtual training workshops

Organisational Skills:

Essential

Highly organised with ability to prioritise competing demands

Self-starter capable of rapid onboarding

Proactive "hands-on" mindset

Desirable

Experience implementing process improvements

Personal Attributes:

Essential

Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities

Discreet and professional with sensitive information

Desirable

Empathetic coach-style approach to employee support

Availability

Immediate start. Able to commit 3 days per week with a right to work in the UK

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: 250.00-300.00 per day

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carnforth LA6 2HQ

Application deadline: 26/05/2025
Reference ID: MBPCCIHRMGR190525