hr manager.

polkadotfrog Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Polkadotfrog Limited in Felixstowe is supporting a global business in finding an HR Manager / HR Business Partner to lead all HR activities on a part-time basis. This standalone role shapes the people agenda, partners with leadership and builds a confident culture across the site.

You will balance operational excellence with strategic thinking, manage employee relations, coach managers, improve engagement and drive continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist in an operational environment.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex cases.
• Experience with trade unions or unionised environment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day HR delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing all day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, probation, absence management, HR systems and employee records.
• Providing expert advice on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases.
• Coaching and developing managers to improve confidence and capability in people management, performance conversations and employee engagement.
• Driving employee engagement initiatives, communication and recognition programmes across a 24/7 operation.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment strategy, succession planning and future capability development.
• Leading HR improvement projects, including policy reviews and performance management processes.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Coaching managers

UK employment law

Strategic thinking

Operational delivery

Stakeholder management

Job description

Polkadotfrog are delighted to be supporting a fantastic global business in Felixstowe, in their search for an HR Manager or HR Business Partner on a part‑time basis.

We’re looking for an HR Manager / HR Business Partner to lead all aspects of HR across the site. This is a standalone role offering the opportunity to shape the people agenda, influence leadership and develop a confident culture.

This is more than a traditional HR role. We’re looking for someone who can balance operational excellence with strategic thinking – someone who is equally comfortable managing employee relations, coaching managers, improving engagement and driving continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities as the HR Manager / HR Business Partner;

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing all day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, probation, absence management, HR systems and employee records.


• Providing expert advice and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases.


• Coaching and developing managers to improve confidence and capability in people management, performance conversations and employee engagement.


• Driving employee engagement initiatives, communication and recognition programmes across a 24/7 operation.


• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment strategy, succession planning and future capability development.


• Leading HR improvement projects, including policy reviews, performance management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.

About You

You’ll be an experienced HR generalist who enjoys working in an operational environment and building trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

You’ll bring:

• Strong generalist HR experience as a HR Manager or HR Business Partner.


• Excellent employee relations experience, including supporting managers through complex cases.


• Experience working with trade unions or within a unionised environment.


• A thorough understanding of UK employment law.


• Strong coaching and influencing skills with the ability to develop manager capability.


• A practical, hands‑on approach and the confidence to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.


• Excellent organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team and make a genuine difference to how people are led and supported.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape HR practices, influence business decisions and build a culture where managers are empowered, employees are engaged and continuous improvement is part of everyday working life.