Interim HR Consulting &
Ad-Hoc Support

A full-time HR professional isn’t always the correct fit for your needs as an SME. If you require temporary support or specialised knowledge to support change, growth or resource gaps, our interim and ad-hoc HR support offers flexible access to HR expertise, as and when you need it.

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What is interim HR consulting?

Interim HR services provide businesses with the additional HR resources they require on a temporary basis. Our goal as ad-hoc HR support specialists is to act as a temporary extension of your internal processes, offering our specialist services to fit a range of requirements.

Whether you need temporary support for maternity cover, to manage a specific HR challenge, to complete personality assessments or to oversee initiatives and projects, our highly experienced and accredited team at Warwick HR can step into the HR role you require.

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Reactive HR consulting, helping your business when needed

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Who do we often help with ad-hoc support?

We are highly experienced in supporting small- to medium-sized businesses in achieving their HR goals and resolving short-term gaps in their employment law knowledge and HR support. Some of the organisations we help include:

  • Companies without a dedicated HR team
  • Rapidly-growing organisations with limited HR coverage in-house
  • SMEs facing specific HR challenges beyond their scope
  • Businesses with temporary HR gaps due to leave or unfilled roles

Common ad-hoc HR challenges we support

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Employee relations cases
Our skilled ad-hoc HR professionals are well-equipped to handle workplace disputes and conflict resolution amongst employees and between employees and employers, including working with you to shape a positive and inclusive company culture.
HR documentation
We can support you in implementing and maintaining HR documentation processes across a wide range of specialist areas. Our team can advise you on the necessary documentation for full compliance with employment laws and industry standards.
Policy reviews
Regularly reviewing and improving your HR policies can ensure you remain in compliance as employment law changes. Our CIPD-qualified HR specialists can support you with comprehensive policy reviews and documentation such as employee handbooks.
Management guidance
As outsourced professionals, our interim HR consultants have the insight and training to provide clear, compliant guidance to individuals and teams in management. This includes training and development tailored to your specific policies and needs.
Workplace investigations
We help you to maintain a safe and fair workplace through the management of workplace investigations, offering structure and support with full documentation. As experts in employee and employer rights, we ensure all parties are treated respectfully.
Disciplinary and grievance support
Our work as interim HR support can include assisting in formal disciplinary and grievance processes. Our extensive experience allows us to provide specialist support across any circumstance, including for extremely complex cases.
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How our interim HR services work

Initial consultation to understand your needs

Our support starts with an initial chat to gain a clear understanding of your business, how it functions, and the HR roles you need to fill.

Defining the scope of required support

We work with you to define the scope of your required support, whether you need us to meet a specific function or offer a range of different HR services.

Providing flexible HR expertise

Your interim HR professional, or team, where required, works alongside you to strengthen processes, meet compliance and support complex HR needs.

Ongoing support if your needs evolve

Our flexible approach enables us to adjust the level of support as your requirements change, ensuring you have everything you need from our expert team.

Interim HR vs retainer packages

  • Interim or ad-hoc HR support is designed to be adaptable to the needs of your business over the short-term.
  • Should you require ongoing support from our CIPD-accredited team, our retainer HR packages offer the resources and expertise you need.
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Interim HR vs standard consulting

  • Interim HR consulting, by nature, is a hands-on service designed to fit a gap in your existing HR processes, whether that’s due to leave, growth or changes in your organisation.
  • Retained HR supportHR consulting, in contrast, is focused on the bigger picture, supplementing your in-house expertise with strategy and analysis to support your SME in productivity, compliance and HR management.

Not sure what you need? Talk to an HR expert

If you need short-term HR support from a team of experienced professionals, Warwick HR can help. We provide SMEs with specialist ad-hoc HR services that help to resolve complex problems and maintain legal compliance.

We provide a mixture of on-site, hands-on services and remote support tailored to your individual business needs. Get advice on the best way forward from our HR professionals. Organise a consultation with us today.

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Phone: 01926 754085
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Why businesses choose Warwick HR

CIPD-qualified HR team
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Highly-Rated Service
(4.9 Google Reviews)

Legal & Tribunal Protection

Support for Complex & One-Off Employee Issues

Watertight Documentation

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Warwick HR receives widespread praise for professionalism, exceptional service, and valuable HR expertise.  
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Meet our HR consultants

Our competent and skilled interim HR management team is fully CIPD qualified and DiSC trained. We take full ownership of our work, taking the time to understand your organisation so we can support you as effectively as possible.

Our wealth of experience covers every area of HR, from employment law to organisational development to people management. Our hands-on approach ensures you get the support you need when you need it the most.

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FAQs: Interim/ad-hoc HR support

When should a business hire an interim HR consultant?
You may choose to hire an interim HR consultant if your requirements for HR are increasing and you are not able to handle these additional responsibilities in-house. This could include anything from handling redundancy processes to day-to-day HR management to cover for an absent HR professional.
What is the difference between interim HR support and ad-hoc HR support?
Interim HR support is designed to bridge a specific gap in HR coverage, whether that is from temporarily increased requirements or to act as a form of cover while you hire a new in-house HR manager. ad-hoc HR support is on-demand services for a range of purposes, including handling HR concerns that are not common for the everyday running of your business, such as TUPE transfers.
What can an interim HR consultant help with?
Interim HR consultants can support your SME with a wide range of different services. At Warwick HR, we have broad experience and training in all areas of HR, from employment law to specific industry compliance requirements.
How quickly can interim HR support be put in place?
Our team is capable of offering ad-hoc support on a fast turnaround, leveraging our deep understanding of local businesses to get up to speed quickly on your requirements. For an exact time frame, speak to our team directly.
Can an interim HR consultant work alongside my existing HR team?
Yes, interim consultants can provide supplementary work to the support your in-house HR team offers. While your HR team may have the experience and training to handle day-to-day compliance and policy management, bringing in an outsourced professional can be invaluable. This is particularly true for specialist HR areas, like investigations or change management.
How long can an interim HR consultant support my business?
Interim HR consultants can provide short-term assistance to your business on a timeline that makes sense for you. In some cases, this may be a few months, while in others with particularly complex requirements it could be 12 months or longer.
What are the benefits of outsourcing HR support?
Outsourcing your HR support provides you with access to a whole team of dedicated, accredited professionals with specialist knowledge and skills. When you choose a team like Warwick HR for interim HR, you’re providing your SME with all the resources you need to achieve compliance and support your business activities and processes.
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