Interim HR Manager in Portishead

Primary location: Portishead office

Working hours: Full time (37.5) or part time (minimum 30 hours per week). Must work Fridays.

Contract: Fixed Term: Maternity cover 12 months

Hybrid working available: Yes

Salary: Competitive

Would you like to make an impact by leading the day-to-day HR operations of the business? Are you ready to lead the HR team in a growing, innovative organisation? Are you excited by the opportunity to contribute to strategic HR initiatives, working alongside the Head of HR to shape the future of the business?

Viper Innovations is a King’s Award-winning engineering technology company partnered with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). We deliver advanced monitoring and asset integrity solutions that protect mission-critical electrical systems in subsea energy, rail, and industrial sectors worldwide.

The Role:

We are looking for an Interim HR Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day people operations of our business. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will oversee core HR processes including employee relations, performance management, recruitment support and policy implementation. You will ensure compliance with employment legislation, support organisational change initiatives and provide trusted HR guidance to managers across the business. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a positive employee experience, strengthening people governance and supporting strategic people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing a comprehensive HR service which ensures that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture.
• Assist with the management of the overall HR operations and support the delivery of HR strategic objectives alongside the Head of HR.
• To ensure compliance with employment law and support and advise all managers in how to resolve issues related to their employees.
• Manage/develop and lead training sessions for line managers.
• To support the company’s employees in all aspects of employment and welfare at work.
• Manage, in conjunction with hiring managers, the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff.
• Provide monthly HR report of activities to the Head of HR which includes the tracking HR metrics, such as turnover rates, recruitment costs, time to hire, and employee satisfaction levels.
• To provide leadership to the HR team, ensuring they are supported and developed.
• Oversee and support payroll.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or to be able to demonstrate relevant experience
• CIPD qualification and membership
• Experience in developing and supporting line managers, including creating and delivering training
• Knowledge of employment legislation and its application – Desirable, but not essential:
• Experience in engineering, subsea, oil & gas, rail, or similarly regulated/technical sectors.

What’s in it for you?

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell 5 additional days)
• Life assurance
• Attractive contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme/volunteering scheme/electric car scheme available
• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements: We offer a balanced hybrid working model, with three days based in the office and two days working remotely. Our flexible working hours include core hours from 10am to 3pm, allowing employees to structure their start and finish times.

If you are passionate about HR and want to be part of an exciting and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.