Explore our Interim recruitment services
Exceptional HR interims, exactly when you need them
We’re a trusted and proven interim recruiter, with a reputation for delivering exceptional hires in remarkably short timeframes – who can help you with your job search or hiring needs on a global basis.
What is interim HR? Interim HR refers to temporary/short-term and fixed term contracts human resources (HR) services, that are provided by a senior HR professional. This professional will be hired on a temporary basis for numerous reasons from maternity cover, to manage specific HR projects and initiatives, cover staff absences, address specific HR challenges or provide expertise during transitional periods such as mergers or restructuring.
we’ve placed thousands of interim HR PROFessionals
From Interim HR Directors to specialists in reward, we help a wide range of professionals find their next interim role. Recent examples include:
Interim HR Director
Private equity
Head of HR
Fashion
People Partner
Charity
Learning System Specialist
Energy
How do I hire an interim HR professional?
The first step is to define the purpose of your interim role. What specific business needs does that interim hire need to address? What projects will they support? Then, clarify how long you expect to need interim support for, and what skills they’ll need to bring to the role. Our interim team can help you define the kind of professional support you need.
Why Frazer Jones?
We’re a trusted and proven interim recruiter, with a reputation for delivering exceptional hires in remarkably short timeframes – who can help you with your job search or hiring needs on a global basis.
Our interim recruitment experts are packed with years of expertise, are highly skilled at finding interim leaders and consultants who can drive your business forward.
What are the benefits of hiring an interim professional?
Specialised expertise:
You have the opportunity to select an interim professional with a particular specialisation, from business transformation, employee relations through to organisational design and more.
Bridge gaps in leadership:
A professional can help support with anything from strategic guidance, business transformation, maintaining operations or general support.
What are the benefits of hiring an interim professional?
Cost effectiveness:
You can save on factors such as a long-term salary, training and additional company expenses and benefits (company dependant).
Objective outsider perspective:
An outsider is in a particularly good position to highlight areas that need improvement, alongside spotting challenges and opportunities from a fresh perspective.
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How do I secure an interim job?
Working with a dedicated interim HR recruitment consultancy will be your best approach. By speaking with a professional with strong interim experience, they can help you throughout the entire process, ensuring you the best knowledge, advice and support, whilst offering you the best access to a wide breadth of companies and sectors.
What are the benefits of working in an interim position?
Diverse experience:
An interim professional can gain experience across different industries and sectors giving them insights into various practices and challenges.
Skill enhancement and problem solving:
Working across different organisations and support on varied challenges allows an interim professional to easily adapt and assess situations.
Flexibility:
You will have exposure to a wide selection of project durations and working options, offering great flexibility to balance work with personal commitments.
Networking opportunities:
An interim will get the chance to build a broad network from multiple businesses and organisations. Which in turn, can lead to further growth and career opportunities.
An increased autonomy, fast career progression, competitive compensation and opportunity for learning and growth.
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Frequently asked questions by candidates
No, you can easily work via an Umbrella Company or PAYE. This is low-effort and doesn’t require any upfront initial costs.
Yes, if you work via a Ltd company then you’ll need to provide certain insurances. The minimum requirements would typically be Professional Indemnity and Employers Liability insurance.
Most of our mid-senior interim assignments last for 6-12 months, however we also place candidates into short term contracts to cover long-term sick or a period of increased workload across the team. Market uncertainty means there tends to be more temp to perm opportunities and increases the likelihood of contract roles being extended.
Yes, generally an interim role is a great way to relocate as the interview process tends be to quicker and it’s a great way to experience a new organisation and market without the commitment of a permanent role. You can also upskill and build knowledge quickly on the interim market so it’s a great way to enhance your career and make the most of your time in a new location.
Your day rate as a contractor can vary depending on a number of factors.
Firstly, supply and demand in the market does have an impact and we can experience surges and decreases in rates for certain skill sets depending on the time of year, timeframes and general market conditions. If there is a particularly sought after skill set and the candidate market is small (and tightening), businesses are typically willing to pay more to secure the right contractor. Additionally, if a client requires a quick turn around and needs someone to start as soon as possible then this can push the day rate up. Annual cyclical processes such as. salary reviews and year end for interim reward professionals can also dictate the price point for quality interims.
To work out your rough market rate, most contractors simply divide their total compensation (including benefits) by 260 working days a year. However, this doesn’t take into about holiday entitlement and any one-off bonus, LTIPs etc. so we would always advise speaking to an experienced interim recruiter to give you their insights on where to pitch yourself in the market. Speak to a member of the interim team if you need additional information.
No. Working in an interim position can have many benefits, such as working in different sized companies and industries gaining you knowledge and exposure in a variety of sectors, networking opportunities, a quick pathway in career progression, flexibility and autonomy and a chance to enhance your skillset through diverse experiences You will get the opportunity make an impact in a shorter space of time, which in some cases can lead to great opportunities or even a permanent role.
There isn’t really a definitive answer as this all depends on the person. A permanent role may suit some, and not others. Many enjoy the flexibility that an interim role offers, especially when thinking about life outside of work, but one thing that is great to know is that you can always try an interim role, and step back into a permanent if it isn’t quite the right fit for you.
Yes, our team can help support. But by working in interim positions, you will be able to have references from a wider selection of companies, sectors and seniority levels – meaning you can have more specific orientated references when applying for your next role.
No. If you’ve been working in permanent roles, you’ll likely have a lot of great technical and people skills that will be directly transferrable to being hired for an interim position.
No. If you’ve been working in permanent roles, you’ll likely have a lot of great technical and people skills that will be directly transferrable to being hired for an interim position.
Some key points to ask will be” What is the goal of the interim appointment?”,” What level of authority will I have in the interim role?” and “Are there plans to make the position permanent?”, For further questions, speak to one of our interim HR experts who will be happy to offer their support – and give great advice on your CV too!
Why Frazer Jones?
If you’re looking for effective solutions to your HR challenges, then discover our solutions to your interim HR problems. Where flexibility meets expertise to drive your organisation’s success.
We specialise in providing interim HR professionals who seamlessly integrate into your team, offering immediate impact and sustainable results.
We recruit interim contractors in every sector, including technology, media and telecommunications, retail, government and non-profit, healthcare, insurance, banking and financial services, consumer, legal, pharmaceuticals, and many more. We also work with companies of every shape and size, from start-ups and scale-ups through to multinationals in remote, hybrid working and full-time working environments.
Our dedicated consultants will be able to provide you with the best end-to-end recruitment process, supporting every seniority level. They are able to offer support from CV advice and tips, securing you the right pay for your position (depending on your job type) and whether based on an annum or day rate, providing you with feedback at every stage of your candidate experience.
And regardless of whether you simply need ad hoc support or consulting and advisory expertise to help transform your HR department, we have the global reach and candidate networks to make it possible.
Benefits
Our global footprint
We hire everywhere in the world through a network of international offices, offering greater reach when it’s needed most. From our headquarters in London in the United Kingdom to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy in Europe, through to Asia, Australia and the United States.
Our enviable track record
We believe that regular communication is critical. From weekly progress reports to market maps of target profiles, we will remain aligned on your goals at every stage
Our candidate networks
Through events and networking, as well access to some of the best HR roles in the world, our candidate pipeline networks are renowned – and help us to engage those uniquely qualified people who might not be looking for a new role.
Our progressive mindset
We are passionate about empowering workplaces, and we’re not afraid to challenge traditional thinking.