How quickly can you provide an interim HR Director?

We can typically present 3-5 qualified candidates within 5-7 working days. For urgent restructuring or redundancy situations, we can often accelerate this to 48-72 hours for initial candidate profiles.

What should I budget for an interim HR Director?

Interim HR Director day rates range from £800-1,200 depending on seniority and specialisation. For a full-time interim, expect monthly costs of £16,000-24,000. Fractional CHROs at 2 days per week typically cost £6,500-8,500 monthly.

Can your interim HR Directors handle employment tribunals?

Yes, many of our interim HR Directors have extensive employment tribunal experience and work closely with employment lawyers. For complex litigation, we can also source HR leaders with specific tribunal defence expertise.

Do you have HR Directors with M&A experience?

M&A expertise is one of our specialisms. We have a dedicated network of HR Directors who have led acquisitions, divestments, TUPE transfers, and post-merger integration programmes across various deal sizes.

What happens if the interim HR Director is not the right fit?

We build flexibility into all engagements. If the fit is not right within the first 30 days, we will work with you to transition to another HR Director from our network at no additional placement cost.

How quickly can you provide an interim HR Director?

We can typically present 3-5 qualified candidates within 5-7 working days. For urgent restructuring or redundancy situations, we can often accelerate this to 48-72 hours for initial candidate profiles.

What should I budget for an interim HR Director?

Interim HR Director day rates range from £800-1,200 depending on seniority and specialisation. For a full-time interim, expect monthly costs of £16,000-24,000. Fractional CHROs at 2 days per week typically cost £6,500-8,500 monthly.

Can your interim HR Directors handle employment tribunals?

Yes, many of our interim HR Directors have extensive employment tribunal experience and work closely with employment lawyers. For complex litigation, we can also source HR leaders with specific tribunal defence expertise.

Do you have HR Directors with M&A experience?

M&A expertise is one of our specialisms. We have a dedicated network of HR Directors who have led acquisitions, divestments, TUPE transfers, and post-merger integration programmes across various deal sizes.

What happens if the interim HR Director is not the right fit?

We build flexibility into all engagements. If the fit is not right within the first 30 days, we will work with you to transition to another HR Director from our network at no additional placement cost.

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HR Director Recruitment

Connecting organisations with exceptional interim and fractional HR Directors and CHROs. Transform your people strategy with proven HR leadership.

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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£800-1500

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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500+

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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Expert HR Director & CHRO Recruitment

The right HR Director can transform your organisation's culture, talent strategy, and employee experience. Our specialist HR leadership recruitment practice connects you with seasoned HR Directors and CHROs who have led people transformations across FTSE companies, high-growth scale-ups, and PE-backed businesses.

HR Director vs CHRO: Understanding the Difference

While often used interchangeably, HR Director and CHRO roles can differ significantly:

HR Director Recruitment Across Sectors

We place interim and fractional HR Directors across sectors including: technology and SaaS, financial services, professional services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and engineering, retail and hospitality, non-profit and public sector, and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

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Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

An interim HR Director typically works full-time (4-5 days per week) for a defined period—usually to cover a gap or lead a specific transformation. A fractional CHRO works part-time (1-3 days per week) on an ongoing basis, providing strategic HR leadership without permanent headcount cost.