A growing streaming technology company needed experienced interim People leadership while its Head of People was out on maternity leave. The company needed a senior HR executive who could quickly step into an established function, partner with executives, support and coach the People team, and provide strategic guidance across a wide range of People priorities.

HRBP Consulting stepped in to provide interim People leadership, partnering with executives and the People team to maintain continuity and advance key priorities while the Head of People was on leave.

Key actions included:

• Strategic HR Advisory: Advised on complex People matters, including company policies, workforce restructuring, and sensitive employee and organizational decisions.

• HR Audit & Compliance: Conducted an HR audit and employee classification analysis to identify risks and strengthen People practices.

• Performance Management: Advised on company-wide performance management and coached leaders through employee performance matters.

• Recruiting & Inclusion: Advised on inclusive recruiting practices, job postings, and diverse candidate sourcing strategies.

• Benefits Strategy & Open Enrollment: Advised on open enrollment, cost-benefit analysis, and employer contribution strategy.

• Policy & Employee Experience: Advised on employee-facing policies, ERG strategy, and inclusive People practices.

• People Team Development: Facilitated HR training and team-building to strengthen team capability and collaboration.

The engagement provided more than temporary coverage, allowing the People function to maintain momentum while continuing to strengthen its practices and team.

• Leadership Continuity: Executives and the People team maintained access to experienced HR leadership and guidance throughout the Head of People’s absence.

• Stronger People Function: Key compliance and HR infrastructure gaps were identified and addressed while strategic People priorities continued moving forward.

• Team Capability: Coaching, training, and hands-on leadership strengthened the People team’s ability to navigate complex work and take greater ownership.

• Continued Partnership: Following the interim engagement, the company continued working with HRBP Consulting through leadership coaching for its People team.