Interim HR Manager builds HR that actually works for the company
An interim HR manager is an experienced HR professional who takes over the HR department, or a specific HR function, for a limited period — recruitment, processes, or covering for parental leave.
When to use an interim HR manager
Situations where an interim HR manager solves the problem faster than a traditional hire.
→ COVERAGE
Covering for parental leave or long-term illness — HR can’t wait for the permanent role to open back up.
→ DIRECTOR DEPARTURE
Sudden departure of the HR director — the company needs the role covered right away, not months of waiting for a hiring process.
→ COMPANY GROWTH
Mass hiring, building HR processes from scratch — the company is growing faster than internal capacity can handle.
→ MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Unifying HR policies, payroll systems, and company culture across two teams into one.
Types of HR tasks we handle
→ MASS HIRING
We handle hiring for dozens of positions in a short time without sacrificing the quality of selection.
→ ORG CHART
We set up the org chart and reporting structure to match the company’s real size and stage.
→ HR AUDIT
We review the state of HR records, contracts, and processes, and catch risks before they become problems.
→ PAY & BENEFITS
We set up a pay and benefits system that matches the market and the company’s budget.
→ ONBOARDING
We build an onboarding process that gets new hires up to speed faster and reduces turnover.
→ HR DUE DILIGENCE
We review the target company’s HR records before an acquisition — contracts, liabilities, risks.
The mandate is always defined at the start of the engagement — a clearly scoped remit is the basic condition for success.
Everything an interim HR manager handles
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RECRUITMENT +
Leads recruitment and employer branding, from the job ad to the signed contract.
HR PROCESSES +
Sets up or fixes HR processes and internal policies.
PAY & BENEFITS +
Manages the company’s payroll and benefits.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION +
Communicates with employees and handles HR-related crises.
AUDITS & INSPECTIONS +
Prepares the company for a labor law audit or inspection.
HANDOVER +
At the end of the mandate, hands over responsibilities to a trained HR team.
How fast they can start
With a traditional HR director search, expect 6–12 months from the initial brief to start date. An interim HR manager, by contrast, is available within days.
250+
vetted managers
2 weeks
typical onboarding
3 days
fastest onboarding on record
Need an interim HR manager?
Tell us about your situation — you’ll have a specific candidate available within 2 weeks.