Interim Senior People Specialist

Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Gain hands-on experience in organisational change and complex employee relations

About Our Client

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on a rolling monthly contract up to 6 months.

You'll play a key role in supporting a busy client group, including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams, while also contributing to ongoing people and organisational projects.

Lead employee relations activity, coached and supported managers on people matters, and delivered change initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness. Utilised workforce data and insights to monitor progress, develop career pathways, and drive continuous improvement across the employee experience.

Job Description

Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice
Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters
Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures
Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives
Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making
Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team

The Successful Applicant

Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors
Experience partnering with COEs
Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries
Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects
Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous
Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights
Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations
Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously