Interim HR Business Partner (maternity cover)

Role: Interim HR Business Partner (FTC 12 months starting Jan 2026)
Team: People Team
Location: Hybrid Working – Full time 5 day week, min 1 day in the office (London)
Salary: £50,000–£60,000, dependent on experience

Corndel is a multi‑award‑winning UK management and technology training provider that partners with leading businesses to drive organisational performance through transformational learning. We are rapidly growing and have a culture that is caring, supportive, informal and fun.

About the Role

As the business continues to grow, we need a dedicated HR Business Partner to support people managers and deliver initiatives that create a great employee experience and drive business performance over the next 12 months. The role blends policy and process management with coaching to achieve effective people outcomes.

Key Focus Areas

• Partner with line managers and people teams to provide guidance, coaching and support on HR subjects: employee engagement, policy, employee relations, performance management, employment law, learning and career development.
• Lead HR improvement and change projects that help people perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client groups to support change initiatives such as recruitment, redeployment, talent mapping, career development and succession planning.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships, engagement, and productivity with leaders and teams.
• Co‑coach leaders on performance management to align with business needs.
• Lead employee relations casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, sickness/absence cases, and escalating as required.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate staffing needs and support onboarding.
• Support people change projects that promote Corndel’s culture, vision, and values.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Participate in HR team projects and provide administrative support as required.
• Ensure timely payroll processing for employment contracts and changes.
• Work with the People Engagement and Inclusion Partner to support engagement strategy and data‑driven people practices.

Qualifications

• Proactive HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience.
• Understanding of commercial operations and people’s role as a commercial enabler.
• CIPD accreditation advantageous; strong employment law knowledge.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Excellent planning, organising, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience delivering change or HR projects with strong project management skills.
• Problem‑solving ability and root‑cause analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint.
• High attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• A cultural fit for Corndel’s values and vision.

Benefits

• Inclusive, welcoming and safe culture.
• Flexible and supportive environment with autonomy over role.
• Leadership in the field with quality and excellence at the core of our work.
• Opportunity to make a mark in a growing HR team with a wide remit.

EEO Statement

Corndel is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be their true selves, progress in their careers, and are valued for their differences. If you have a disability that might affect any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments required before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make the application process a more positive experience.