Interim HR Director Jobs UK
When companies face people challenges—rapid growth, restructuring, or leadership gaps—interim HR directors step in to provide immediate expertise. [Day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") of £800-£1,200 deliver CIPD↗-qualified HR leadership for defined periods.
The interim HR market has grown 180% since 2020 as companies need flexible people leadership during transformation.
Interim HR Director Day Rates UK
| Situation | Day Rate Range | Typical Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PE-Backed Integration | £1,000 - £1,400/day | £1,200 |
| Scale-up (100+) | £850 - £1,200/day | £1,000 |
| Restructuring | £900 - £1,300/day | £1,100 |
| Maternity/Gap Cover | £750 - £1,100/day | £900 |
| TUPE / M&A | £900 - £1,300/day | £1,100 |
Sources: CIPD, REC, People Management
When to Hire an Interim HR Director
Leadership gap: Immediate cover while recruiting permanently
Transformation: Restructuring, culture change, M&A integration
Growth phase: Scaling from 50 to 200+ employees rapidly
Compliance: Employment tribunal, TUPE, redundancy programmes
Strategy development: Building the people function from scratch
Key Interim HRD Deliverables
People Strategy: Aligning HR with business objectives
Employment Law: Tribunal defence, policy updates, compliance
TUPE & M&A: Transfer regulations, harmonisation, consultation
Talent & Retention: EVP, compensation benchmarking, engagement
Team Building: Hiring HR team, setting up processes and systems
Related Pages
[Remote Fractional Jobs](/remote-fractional-jobs)
