HR Manager

Conveyancing Home; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,000 FTE pro rata

Part-time hours

Birthday leave

8 bank holidays pro rata

Annual Christmas bonus

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Company social events

Job summary

Conveyancing Home in North Leeds is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join on a part-time basis (14–21 hours per week). The role focuses on supporting Directors, conveyancing and support teams with practical HR guidance while shaping people strategy and ensuring compliant HR policies.

CIPD qualification is desirable. The position offers a permanent, part-time contract with a salary of £40,000 FTE pro rata, plus benefits and a focus on impactful HR leadership within a busy conveyancing

Qualifications

• Senior generalist HR experience required with ability to advise Directors.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and best practices essential.
• Experience supporting managers and senior leadership on people matters.
• CIPD qualification desirable.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategies with Directors and Team Managers.
• Provide expert HR advice across employee relations, including complex cases.
• Support organisational development, restructuring and change initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, identify skills gaps and development needs.
• Oversee appraisal and performance management processes and improvements.
• Coach managers to strengthen leadership and engagement across teams.
• Use HR data to inform business decisions and planning.
• Lead HR projects and ensure policies stay compliant with law.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

People strategy

Policy development

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager (Part-Time)

Location: North Leeds, Office Based

Salary: £40,000 per annum FTE, pro rata

Hours: 14 to 21 hours per week, ideally 2 days, although 3 days will be considered

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our established conveyancing firm in North Leeds on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and confident HR professional who enjoys working closely with senior management and making a real difference to a business. You will play a key role in supporting our Directors, Conveyancing and Support Teams, providing practical HR advice and guidance across a wide range of people matters. Combining strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, you will help shape our people strategy, support employee relations, develop managers and ensure our HR policies and practices remain effective and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Directors and Team Managers to develop and implement effective people strategies and departmental plans.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance across all aspects of employee relations, including complex and sensitive cases.
• Support organisational development, restructuring and business change initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning activities, identifying skills gaps, training requirements and development opportunities.
• Oversee and support the appraisal and performance management process, including goal setting, performance improvement and employee development.
• Coach and support managers to strengthen leadership skills, employee engagement and team performance.
• Use HR data and insights to support informed business decisions.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects, organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and guidance in line with current employment legislation.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Undertake additional duties to support the smooth running of the business.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background who is confident managing a broad range of HR responsibilities. You will be approachable, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to provide practical solutions and build positive working relationships across the business. You will also have:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or similar senior generalist HR role.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong experience managing employee relations matters, including complex cases.
• Experience advising and supporting senior managers and Directors.
• A sound understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting performance management, workforce planning and organisational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, mediation and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.

A CIPD qualification is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 FTE, pro rata.
• Part-time hours, ideally 2 days per week, with 3 days considered.
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, plus 8 bank holidays, all pro rata.
• Christmas to New Year office closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
• Annual Christmas bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company social events, including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ.
• Free on-site parking.