Interim HR Consultant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,000.0 to £50,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1YE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4797413_1778849512 |
Summary
I am currently recruiting for a strong, experienced HR professional to join my client's team on a temporary basis until September. This role is ideal for someone who is highly self-sufficient, proactive, and confident working independently, with a strong background in organisational change, TUPE and redundancy consultations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support redundancy and restructuring programmes
- Manage and advise on TUPE processes, ensuring full compliance and smooth delivery
- Maintain and manage HR trackers, reporting on progress and key metrics
- Provide expert guidance on Employee Relations matters
- Create high-quality HR materials, including: consultation documents, manager guidance packs, templates
- Work effectively with remote and geographically dispersed teams
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, delivering clear and pragmatic advice
- Operate independently, managing workload with minimal supervision
You will need to demonstrate experience with the following:
- Proven experience delivering redundancy programmes and TUPE processes
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience working with HR trackers, data and reporting
- Comfortable supporting and engaging with a remote workforce
- Confident in creating clear, professional HR materials and documentation
- A self-starter who can quickly add value with minimal direction
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A pragmatic, commercially focused approach to HR
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