How do we figure out the pay for an interim HR assignment?

The compensation for an interim HR consultant is usually based on a daily or hourly rate. The price is influenced by the assignment's complexity, duration, and the consultant's experience level and specialized skills. Strategic roles, like an HR Manager or HR Director, often have a higher compensation level than more operational roles.

What skills should an interim HR manager have?

An interim HR manager needs solid experience in leadership and change management. Strategic competence and the ability to quickly get up to speed in new businesses are crucial. The person should have deep knowledge of labor law, recruitment, talent acquisition, and organizational development.

How is hiring for an interim role different from a regular hiring process?

An interim recruitment process is much faster than traditional hiring. The focus is on quickly finding someone with the right skills who can start immediately. For interim recruitment, more emphasis is placed on previous experience with similar assignments and the ability to quickly get into the swing of things.

What are the main responsibilities of an interim HR manager?

An interim HR manager's primary responsibility is to ensure business continuity within their area and often to drive specific change processes. Many interim managers are tasked with developing or implementing new strategies, processes, or systems. They also need to prepare for a smooth handover to a permanent successor.

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When unexpected challenges pop up, companies and organizations need flexible HR solutions. Our wide range of interim HR consultants is a strategic resource for organizations going through transformation, facing vacancies, or needing specialist expertise for a limited time. With an experienced interim HR manager, companies can quickly access expertise that ensures business continuity.

Our HR consultants are mainly hired for interim assignments in roles like HR Manager, HR Business Partner, and HR Specialist. But we also help clients with communication managers and other specialist roles within HR and leadership.

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Quick placement

Our interim consultants step in fast and deliver from day one. They dive into your challenges and tailor their efforts. We handle the entire process, from needs analysis to matching. The process is streamlined and transparent, and you'll have the same recruiter available around the clock. No complications and no hidden costs.

Broad experience from various industries

We have a large network of experienced HR managers who can support you during changes, growth, or crises. Each consultant is selected based on your specific situation. We offer interim HR managers with at least 15 years of experience and expertise in HR, organizational change, labor law, and leadership development. You get to choose from 3 to 4 qualified candidates.

Flexible assignment formats tailored to your needs

An interim HR expert can drive change and manage daily HR tasks. We tailor the setup to your situation and offer comprehensive, personalized solutions for interim recruitment. Often, there's a possibility for permanent employment after the assignment.

Why hire us?

When companies grow fast, leadership needs can change overnight. An interim manager is a flexible solution that ensures operations continue to run smoothly, no matter the challenges.

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Our interim solutions

We offer experienced and qualified interim consultants for both short-term and long-term assignments. Whether you need a strategic leader or an operational specialist, we can quickly match you with the right person. Here are some of the roles we fill:

Interim consultant for a role

Need to quickly fill a specific role? With an interim solution, you get the right expertise immediately and can evaluate the person before a potential permanent hire.

Interim consultant for a project

Do you have a time-limited project with specific requirements? An interim consultant gives you immediate expertise – without long-term commitments.

Interim first, then hire

Many companies choose to start with an interim assignment and, after a few months, decide to transition to a permanent employment.

Placements

Steady leadership during a sensitive time, with a senior interim

When the business faced closure during the pandemic, a senior interim consultant became crucial for keeping production going.

Fast integration without friction, interim was the key

When a fast-growing group acquired new companies globally, quick and smooth integration was needed.

When leadership struggles and the team goes their own way

Stepping in as an interim consultant when there's low trust and unclear direction requires professionalism and experience.

A divided team and resistance to change

When a team was without effective leadership and collaboration, our interim consultant stepped in to stabilize the situation.

Business stability and a cohesive management team

When a senior interim manager stepped in to lead a billion-dollar deal during a turbulent phase, the impact was greater than expected…

The interim assignment turned into an international recruitment

A year ago, we received a request for an assignment where the client needed to strengthen their purchasing organization. They had carried out…

Interim CFO increased profitability by 63%

A Swedish industrial group had quickly seen its business change due to intensely hardening competition in its main market…

Interim Manager (VP) in place after 8 days

A Swedish industrial group had just acquired a smaller competitor in another Nordic market. Shortly after the deal was sealed…

Regional Managers for two regions – two different needs

Our client company operates in service activities for the construction and real estate sectors. In two different parts of the company, there were challenges related to

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Examples of roles we fill

HR Director

Works at a strategic level within the management team and develops HR strategies that support business goals.

HR Manager

Keeps the HR function running smoothly day-to-day and puts new processes and routines in place.

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Works closely with the business, connecting HR with different parts of the organization, both strategically and operationally.

Payroll Manager

Makes sure the payroll process runs perfectly, with a solid understanding of labor law and collective agreements.

Administrative Manager

Brings experienced guidance to administrative tasks for projects or when there's a longer-term need.

The recruitment process

Our recruitment process is quick, smooth, and tailored to your needs. We make sure you get the right candidate fast, thanks to a clear requirement profile and efficient selection.

1. Assignment Description & Goals

We carefully listen to your expectations, goals, and current situation. A role description or job advertisement can be used as a basis, and we'll also conduct a structured interview with the client.

2. Candidate Search within Our Network

Around 20 suitable candidates are selected and contacted. We then conduct interviews with the relevant and available consultants we find, based on the assignment description.

3. Quality Assurance

The best 3-4 candidates are presented to the client within 1-3 days. We then have a check-in with the client to plan the selection and next steps.

4. Interview with Client – Background Check

The client conducts their interviews, any internal tests, and a final senior-level interview. References are taken if needed, and a background check can be performed on the final candidate.

5. Contract

An agreement outlining the length and scope of the assignment is drafted, always with transparent pricing so both the client and consultant know how the fee is distributed. We always pay 80% of the fee to the consultant. If the client is not satisfied, the contract can be terminated with a maximum of one month's notice.

6. Assignment Commences

During the assignment, we keep in regular contact with both the client and the consultant to catch any questions or feedback needed for a successful collaboration.

7. Wrap-up – potential employment

The assignment wraps up as per the agreement, or if the goal was employment and both parties are on board, it turns into a recruitment. The recruitment fee gets lower the longer the assignment has been going on.

What does an interim HR manager bring to the table?

Expert help for companies going through changes.

Interim HR consultants come with a wide range of skills and hit the ground running. They take care of urgent HR issues and labor law, implement new HR processes and systems, and lead change projects, focusing on leadership and communication. This role often joins the management team and helps support the company's long-term goals.

An independent and fresh perspective.

An experienced interim HR consultant quickly gets used to your company's culture and routines, but always keeps an objective viewpoint. This is super helpful when tough decisions need to be made. An external HR manager brings a fresh pair of eyes, spotting improvements that might be hard to see from the inside.

Specialist expertise and flexibility.

Interim HR consultants are brought in for projects that need special expertise in things like recruitment, labor law, or skill development. The main aim is to make sure HR processes keep running smoothly, even when things are changing. The assignment length can be anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on what's needed.

Common questions and answers

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact us further down the page.

How do we figure out the pay for an interim HR assignment?
Typically, an interim HR consultant's pay is based on a daily or hourly rate.

The cost depends on how complex the assignment is, how long it lasts, and the consultant's experience and special skills.

Strategic roles, like an HR manager or HR director, usually come with a higher pay rate compared to more hands-on operational positions.
What skills should an interim HR manager have?
An interim HR manager really needs solid experience in leadership and managing change.

Being good at strategy and able to quickly get up to speed in new businesses is super important.

They should have deep knowledge of labor law, recruitment, talent management, and organizational development.
How is hiring for an interim role different from a regular hiring process?
An interim hiring process is way faster than a traditional one.

The main goal is to quickly find someone with the right skills who can jump in right away.

When hiring for an interim role, we really focus on past experience with similar projects and how quickly someone can get started.
What are the main responsibilities of an interim HR manager?
An interim HR manager's main job is to keep things running smoothly in their area and often to lead specific change projects.

Many interim managers are tasked with developing or implementing new strategies, processes, or systems.

They also need to prepare for a smooth handover to a permanent successor.

Contact us

Do you need an interim consultant? Contact us for advice or a no-strings-attached chat about your needs today or in the future.

We respond quickly, around the clock. Reach us via the form below or call 010-330 52 50

Michael Gabrielsson

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+46 735 038 320

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