Hr Manager

Confidential; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,000–£45,000 pro rata

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Confidential Client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to own the HR function in a standalone, part-time capacity (20–25 hours per week). You will shape HR policies, support managers, develop employees (around 60 staff), and ensure compliance with UK employment law.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through development, performance management, and offboarding.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification required, Level 7 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience delivering and supporting change management initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and new starter documentation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Coordinate payroll changes and benefits with Finance.
• Oversee performance management, learning and development activities.
• Handle employee lifecycle events and ensure proper documentation.
• Support organisational change initiatives and HR process improvements.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR databases.
• Provide general HR support and research as needed.

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can make a genuine difference?

Ranson Barnes Recruitment is working with a confidential client to recruit a Human Resources Manager (part-time) to take ownership of the HR function, providing a professional, effective and people-focused service across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to shape HR policies and processes, support managers, develop employees (60 in total) and ensure the business remains compliant with current UK employment legislation.

The Role

As Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee development, performance management and offboarding.

• HR Policies & Procedures: Develop, review and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain up to date, legally compliant and effectively communicated.
• Recruitment & Selection: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including selection, onboarding and new starter documentation.
• Employee Relations: Provide advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, helping to resolve issues fairly and professionally.
• Payroll & Benefits: Coordinate employee benefits and payroll changes, working closely with the Finance team.
• Performance Management: Manage the performance review process and support managers in addressing performance and development needs.
• Learning & Development: Identify training requirements and coordinate development activities alongside departmental managers. Provide coaching, guidance and relevant training where required.
• Employee Lifecycle: Oversee employment changes and termination processes, ensuring appropriate procedures and documentation are followed.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate personnel records, job descriptions and HR databases, ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Change Management: Support management with organisational change initiatives and help drive improvements across HR processes.
• General HR Support: Provide research, guidance and practical HR support across the business as required.

About You

You will be a confident, proactive HR professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgement and build effective relationships with employees and managers at all levels.

• CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum, with Level 7 desirable.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, with the ability to manage a broad range of HR responsibilities.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting and implementing change management initiatives.
• The ability to coach, advise and support managers and employees on a range of HR matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting information where required.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A professional, ethical approach, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive employee information.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and remain effective under pressure.

Benefits

£40,000 to £45,000 salary (pro rata)

20 - 25 hours a week - Flexible working hours

22 + 8 holidays

Company pension

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer