Interim Senior HR Advisor

About the company;
Our client is fantastic not for profit organisation operating across multiple sites in West Yorkshire. Having grown organically, the organisation is values-led, purpose-driven, and highly respected within its sector, with a long-standing reputation for excellence in both education and care. Due to continued growth, there are now opportunities to shape how their HR function supports continued success.

About the opportunity;
Reporting to the Head of HR, This interim role comes at a pivotal time for the organisation. We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic HR professional who can step in quickly and provide both day-to-day operational support whilst ensuring continuity and stability throughout this period of transition and to give the leadership team an opportunity to shape how the HR team will look on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day HR support, including employee relations, policy guidance, and recruitment.
• Provide coaching and HR advice to line managers and senior stakeholders.
• Support, guide, and upskill the existing HR team.
• Navigate and advise on varying staff contracts, particularly term-time only and flexible working arrangements.
• Conduct a light-touch review of the HR structure and make recommendations to strengthen capability, L&D, and long-term planning.
• Lead or support ongoing HR projects as required, including compliance and policy review.

Key Skills & Experience;

• Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within education, social care, not-for-profit, or similarly complex people-focused environments.
• Comfortable operating in both hands-on and strategic capacities.
• Strong ER, advisory, and coaching capabilities.
• Confident navigating complex T&Cs and varied employment arrangements.
• Ability to hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and provide calm, confident leadership during a period of change.
• Experience supporting or developing junior HR professionals.
• Must be available at short notice or immediately and comfortable being onsite 4/5 days a week.