Job Description: Interim HR Assistant - HR Projects (6‑Month Contract) Job Title: HR Assistant - HR Projects (Interim)
Contract Length: 6 months
Reports to: HR Manager
Location: Worcester
Start Date: ASAP
Role Purpose We are looking for a motivated and detail‑focused Interim HR Assistant to support the HR Manager with a range of HR transformation and improvement projects over a 6‑month period. The role will contribute to organisational change initiatives, policy development, people data analysis, and enhancing HR processes.
Key Responsibilities HR Project Support
Assist the HR Manager in delivering key HR projects such as policy reviews, process redesign, employee experience improvements, and HR system enhancements.
Monitor project timelines, actions, and milestones, ensuring progress is captured and potential risks are flagged early.
Support the creation of project documentation, including plans, updates, reports, and tracking tools.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders across departments to gather information, coordinate input, and support project delivery.
Contribute to drafting project communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials. People Data & Insights
Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of people data to inform project decisions.
Create simple dashboards or summary reports to highlight trends, insights, and progress metrics.
Assist in preparing data for audits, benchmarking, or workforce planning discussions. Policy & Process Improvement
Assist with updating and modernising HR policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
Help map current processes, identify inefficiencies, and support the HR Manager in designing improved workflows.
Undertake research into best practice, legislation, or HR trends as required to contribute to project development. Change & Engagement Activities
Support engagement activities related to change projects, including briefings, surveys, and feedback exercises.
Assist with coordinating workshops, focus groups, or training sessions as required.
Help gather and summarise employee feedback to support change recommendations. Skills & Experience Required Essential
Experience in an HR support or HR generalist role with exposure to HR processes.
Strong interest in HR project work, HR transformation, or organisational development.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to track multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills with confidence handling people data and producing clear summaries.
Good written communication skills and experience preparing professional documents.
Ability to work proactively, take initiative, and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision. What This Role Offers
Hands‑on involvement in HR transformation and improvement work.
Exposure to strategic HR activities beyond administrative tasks.
Opportunity to gain experience running and supporting people‑focused projects.
Close support and mentorship from an HR Manager
