HR Manager

Medlock Partners Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Rochdale is seeking a Part Time HR Manager to support its growing team. The role involves developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals, managing the full employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR management, excellent communication skills, and a strong knowledge of HR best practices. Flexible working hours are offered, making it an ideal position for those seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a standalone role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR matters.

Skills

HR management experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Employee relations management

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Part Time HR Manager

Permanent

Reporting to: Operations Director

Salary: Up to 40,000 full-time equivalent, plus annual bonus (pro-rata for 24 hours per week)

Location: Rochdale

Hours: 24 hours per week, flexible across 3 or 4 days or spread between Monday and Friday

A well-established UK-based business is seeking a skilled and experienced standalone HR Manager to support two related businesses comprising approximately 75 employees.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in HR management and be confident operating in a standalone environment. This HR Generalist role offers broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and wellbeing, benefits administration, employee relations, and legal compliance.

As this is a standalone position, the successful candidate will also be responsible for all general HR administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities of the Part Time HR Manager:

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations and recommending appropriate actions.
• Coach managers to help them confidently manage people-related matters.
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Conduct periodic reviews of company benefits, such as life assurance, pensions, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Undertake HR administrative tasks, including drafting contracts, issuing starter packs, Right to Work checks, pension administration, and employee correspondence.
• Support ad hoc duties, including organising social events and internal communications.

Key requirements for the Part Time HR Manager:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a standalone role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience managing employee relations matters.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Confidence in managing challenging conversations and situations.
• Minimum requirement: CIPD Level 3.

Benefits include:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

If you are interested in this Part Time HR Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.