Interim HR & Payroll Support for Hospitality
Flexible support to get you through tough periods.
Get experienced HR and payroll support when you need coverage, without committing to a permanent hire. Our team can step in and provide the day-to-day support and expertise needed to keep your people operations running smoothly during periods of transition or change. This can include HR leadership, payroll administration, benefits support, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and other essential HR functions.
Whether you’re navigating a maternity or extended leave, an unexpected HR departure, a hiring gap, a new business opening, or a transition between HR leaders, we’ll work alongside your team to provide the coverage you need. Our support can be tailored to your situation and timeline, giving your business continuity while you determine the right long-term solution.
Empowered Hospitality has been nothing short of phenomenal. From day one, their strategic insight and hands-on support have made a real impact... If you're in the hospitality space and serious about levelling up, partnering with EH is a no-brainer.
—Ian Holdsworth
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Empowered Hospitality has been the perfect partner and brought the exact solutions we needed for the Company. They not only are extremely knowledgeable but also professional and approachable. Their team is very easy to work with and it has been a real pleasure to work with them.
—Susana Camarena
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How We Work Together
Seamless Coverage
Keep your HR and payroll operations moving while you're navigating a transition or staffing gap.
Experienced HR Support
Get experienced HR professionals who can step in quickly and provide the support your business needs.
Flexible Timelines
Get support for as long as you need it, whether that's a few weeks, several months, or until you're ready for your next hire.
Areas We Support
From temporary coverage to additional support during a transition, our team can step in wherever you need help.
- Interim HR Leadership
- Interim Payroll Support
- Maternity & Leave Coverage
- Unexpected HR Departures
- Hiring Gaps
- New Opening Support
- HR & Payroll Transitions
- Temporary Additional HR Support
Immediate Support
Seamless Transition
Flexible Engagement
Success Stories
HR & Payroll Coverage When You Need It
Going through a transition? Need coverage while you hire? We're here to help. Our interim HR and payroll support gives you experienced professionals who can step in and keep things moving while your business navigates a temporary staffing gap or transition. Whether you're covering maternity leave, an unexpected departure, a hiring gap, a new opening, or another period of change, our team can provide the support you need for as long as you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interim HR Support?
Interim HR Support provides experienced HR leadership and expertise on a temporary basis. It can help businesses maintain continuity when an HR leader or team member leaves, takes an extended leave, or when additional HR leadership is needed during a period of growth or transition.
When should a business consider Interim HR Support?
Interim HR Support can be valuable when you're between HR leaders, experiencing an unexpected vacancy, preparing for a leadership transition, or navigating a period of significant growth or organizational change. It can also provide additional leadership when your existing HR team needs temporary support.
What does an Interim HR professional do?
An Interim HR professional can step into your existing HR function and manage day-to-day responsibilities while providing leadership and strategic guidance. Depending on your needs, this may include employee relations, compliance, HR operations, performance management, recruiting, payroll and benefits oversight, team leadership, and support for organizational initiatives.
How quickly can an Interim HR professional start?
We understand that HR leadership gaps can happen unexpectedly. We work with you to understand your needs, timeline, and priorities and identify the right interim HR professional for your organization as quickly as possible.
How long does Interim HR Support last?
The length of an interim engagement depends on your situation and goals. Some engagements may last several weeks, while others may continue for several months. We can provide support for as long as needed to maintain continuity and help your organization reach its next stage.
Can an Interim HR professional manage my existing HR team?
Yes. An Interim HR professional can step into a leadership role and provide direction, oversight, and support for your existing HR team. They can help maintain priorities, manage day-to-day operations, and provide leadership while you determine your long-term HR structure.
Can Interim HR Support help during a leadership transition?
Absolutely. Interim HR leadership can help maintain stability during an HR leadership transition while you search for a permanent replacement. This allows your business to continue addressing employee needs, compliance requirements, and strategic priorities without leaving a gap in HR leadership.
Can you provide Interim HR Support during a leave of absence?
Yes. Interim HR support can provide temporary coverage when an HR leader or team member is out on an extended leave, helping ensure that critical HR responsibilities and employee needs continue to be managed.
How is Interim HR Support different from outsourced HR?
Interim HR Support is designed to provide temporary HR leadership or coverage during a specific period of transition or need. Outsourced HR is an ongoing partnership where an external HR team manages or supports your HR function on a long-term basis.
How is Interim HR Support different from On-Demand HR Support?
On-Demand HR Support provides flexible access to HR expertise when specific questions or situations arise. Interim HR Support involves stepping into your organization in a more hands-on capacity to provide ongoing HR leadership and coverage for a defined period.
How is Interim HR Support different from Project-Based HR Support?
Project-Based HR Support focuses on completing a specific HR initiative with a defined scope and deliverables. Interim HR Support provides temporary leadership and ongoing management of HR responsibilities during a period of transition, vacancy, or increased need.