HR Manager

NBI Partnership; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

A research organization in Norwich is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their Human Resources team on a part-time basis. The HR Manager will support recruitment, employee relations, and HR project leadership while ensuring compliance with employment laws. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,450 to £56,750 pro-rata, depending on experience and qualifications, and is fixed-term until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Manager or Business Partner with a generalist background.
• Ability to advise on a diverse range of HR issues.
• Proven skills in leading HR projects and understanding complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with HR leadership on recruitment and employee relations.
• Manage performance, HR casework and policy implementation.
• Support organisational work based on customer needs.

Skills

Human resources management

Employment law understanding

Employee relations

Change management

Project leadership

Job description

HR Manager (part-time)

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join the busy Human Resources team.

Background

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI) carry out internationally renowned scientific research and training in the fields of plant, microbial, food and genome research and are based at the Norwich Research Park on the outskirts of Norwich.

The HR team supports the John Innes Centre, the Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and the NBI Partnership. Each customer has different needs and the HR team supports them in the delivery of their strategic plans by providing a customer focused HR service and supporting organisational work.

The role

The HR Manager will work closely with the Head of HR and HR Managers on the full spectrum of HR activity including senior recruitment, performance management, HR casework and employee relations, policy and procedures, change management and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly capable HR Manager/Business Partner with a generalist HR background. They will be used to providing advice on a wide range of HR issues and casework, and be able to proactively lead key HR projects. An excellent understanding of employment law and employee relations and the ability to develop pragmatic, innovative solutions to complex problems, will be key in the role.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £45,450 to £56,750 pro‑ratio, per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This part‑time role (three days per week) is offered on a fixed‑term basis until 31 March 2026.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.nbi.ac.uk/ or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or [e-mail] quoting reference 1005006.

This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please click here to find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 1136, which is not on the immigration salary list.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 5 January 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.