Part-Time HR Manager

Permanent | 30 hours per week (PRO-RATA)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to partner with senior leaders and managers across the business, delivering strategic and operational HR support that drives performance, engagement and organisational success.

This is a standalone role offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence the people agenda. The successful candidate will be a trusted adviser who can confidently challenge, coach and support managers while driving a culture of continuous improvement.

The role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic projects and is comfortable working independently within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, redundancy and performance issues.
• Partner with managers to develop leadership capability and enhance people management practices.
• Coach and influence stakeholders at all levels to support effective decision-making and positive employee outcomes.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies, procedures and initiatives in line with employment legislation and business objectives.
• Lead and support change management and continuous improvement projects across the organisation.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring the attraction and retention of high-quality talent.
• Drive succession planning, workforce planning and talent development initiatives.
• Oversee performance management processes, supporting managers to build high-performing teams.
• Identify training and development needs and implement appropriate learning solutions.
• Produce meaningful people data and insights to support business decision-making.
• Manage HR systems, records and reporting requirements.
• Support payroll and benefits administration as required.

About You

We're looking for an HR professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. You will be able to build credibility quickly, influence stakeholders effectively and provide confident advice that supports both employees and wider business objectives.

Essential Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner position, ideally in a matrix enviroment.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrable experience coaching and influencing managers.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Experience driving organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing management information.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, production or operational environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Exposure to workforce planning and succession planning activities.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven and business focused.
• Pragmatic and solutions oriented.
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Positive approach to change and continuous improvement.