HR Manager

NRG Resourcing Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing organization in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function in a flexible part-time role. This standalone position requires a professional with proven HR experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The ideal candidate will develop HR policies, manage recruitment, and support employee relations while working independently and collaboratively with senior leadership.

Benefits

Part-time hours with flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to shape the HR function

Qualifications

• Proven HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Skilled in handling complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Providing expert advice on employee relations and performance management.
• Leading recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Supporting managers with coaching and engagement initiatives.
• Ensuring HR records comply with GDPR and employment law.
• Driving inclusion and supporting employees with additional needs.
• Advising on compensation, benefits, and reward strategies.

Skills

Proven HR Manager experience

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Skilled in handling complex employee relations cases

Excellent communication and influencing skills

High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where you can truly make an impact?

We are working with a growing organisation that is entering an exciting phase of expansion. With around 20 employees and plans to grow significantly over the next year, they are now looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop their HR function.

This is a standalone role, reporting directly to the CEO, and would suit someone confident working autonomously while partnering closely with senior leadership.

As HR Manager, you will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in shaping the people strategy as the organisation continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and company values
• Providing expert advice on employee relations and performance management
• Leading recruitment and onboarding processes
• Supporting managers with coaching, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives
• Ensuring HR records and processes are compliant with GDPR and employment law
• Driving inclusion and supporting employees with additional needs or adjustments
• Advising on compensation, benefits, and reward strategies

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional with a hands on approach and the confidence to work independently in a growing business.

Essential

• Proven HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Skilled in handling complex employee relations cases
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• CIPD Level 5

What’s on Offer

• Part-time hours with flexibility around core working times (typically 9am–3pm) 21 hours per week
• Competitive salary and benefits package - Pro Rata
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Genuine opportunity to build and shape the HR function during a key stage of growth

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.