Head Of HR - Part-time

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A local business in the UK is seeking a Head of HR to lead its people strategy. This part-time role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 FTE and the opportunity to influence HR in a growing company. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of HR experience and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. If you are proactive and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership team

Influence in HR function

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in HR management, preferably within an SME.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring and onboarding processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor in employee relations.
• Implement effective performance management systems.
• Identify training needs and deliver development programs.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law.

Skills

HR management experience

CIPD Level 5

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Confidence using HR software

Education

CIPD Level 5 in People Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Head of HR
Location: Site-based (UK)
Part-time (3/4 days) with potential for full-time
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take ownership of the people agenda within a growing business? We’re delighted to be supporting a growing local business who are a respected name in their sector, in their search for a hands-on Head of HR. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in an SME environment and wants to make a real impact.

The Role

As HR Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the company’s people strategy ensuring the client continues to attract, develop and retain top talent while maintaining a positive, supportive culture. Reporting directly to the Operations or Managing Director, you’ll work closely with senior leadership and a Fractional People Director to shape and deliver a Strategic People Plan.

Your responsibilities will cover the full HR spectrum, including:

• Recruitment & Onboarding – managing end-to-end hiring and ensuring smooth employee integration.

• Employee Relations – acting as a trusted advisor, resolving concerns fairly and in line with company values.

• Performance Management – implementing effective review and feedback systems.

• Training & Development – identifying training needs and delivering capability-building programmes.

• Compliance & Policy – keeping policies up to date and aligned with UK employment law.

• Compensation & Benefits – overseeing payroll, benefits and fair pay structures.

• HR Strategy and Planning – monitoring HR metrics and aligning people initiatives with business goals.

About You

We’re looking for an HR professional who is approachable, proactive and commercially minded. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years experience in HR management, preferably within an SME.

• CIPD Level 5 in People Management as a minimum, but CIPD Level 7 would be preferred.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.

• A proven ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Confidence using HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience.

• A part-time permanent role (approx. 3/4 days) with the option to transition to full-time in the future.

• The chance to shape and influence the HR function in a growing, values-driven business.

• A supportive leadership team that values HR as a strategic partner.

If you’re looking for the next step in your HR career and want to play a key role in shaping the people strategy of a dynamic company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us in confidence for a chat about the role. Please contact Kul Mahal on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).