Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) – Interim HR Manager

ACF was in need of an interim HR manager due to the restructuring of its leadership following the departure of the COO designate. With a clear mandate to manage key HR functions—including recruitment, staff onboarding, finalisation of a comprehensive staff handbook, and overall HR support—the organisation required a highly skilled interim professional to maintain continuity and uphold HR best practices.

Our consultant, Tatiana, initiated the process by holding a detailed Teams meeting with the CEO to fully understand the role’s challenges and requirements. Following this, she swiftly launched a targeted candidate search for an HR professional with proven interim experience and a strong background in managing complex HR functions within a charitable organisation. The role encompassed overseeing HR changes such as flexible working requests, parental leave, and ensuring that the staff handbook and employment contracts were updated to reflect current legal requirements.

After a rigorous selection process, including in-depth interviews conducted over two weeks, an offer was extended to the successful candidate who promptly accepted the role. This efficient placement provided the essential HR leadership required during the transitional phase and demonstrated the effectiveness of a well-executed interim recruitment strategy in securing top talent under tight timelines.

Carol Mack (CEO at ACF) commented, “Tatiana is diligent, knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, and has enabled us to find some fantastic candidates to fill temporary roles at short notice. She is a delight to work with, knows her market, and brings her expertise to the table. All of the feedback I have had from our new employees is equally positive too – she really does go the extra mile.”

This feedback from the CEO not only highlights Tatiana’s exceptional recruitment expertise but also underscores the success of the temporary HR solution in providing robust leadership during a critical period of organisational change. The rapid and strategic placement of an interim HR manager ensured that ACF’s HR functions remained strong and that the organisation continued to deliver on its mission during the leadership transition.