HR Manager

Halfords; Redditch; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected organisation in Worcestershire seeks a part-time HR Manager to lead culture change initiatives and provide high-level HR support across the business. The role involves developing managers, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee engagement. Ideal candidates should have proven HR management experience, excellent training skills, and a solid understanding of UK employment legislation. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a senior HR role.
• Excellent training, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of culture change programmes.
• Support talent development and succession planning.
• Assist with payroll preparation and HR lifecycle administration.

Skills

Leading culture change initiatives

Training and coaching

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of UK employment legislation

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager – Worcestershire (Manufacturing) – Part‑time

We are working exclusively with a respected organisation in Worcestershire to recruit an experienced HR Manager. This is a confidential search for a part‑time HR professional who can lead culture change initiatives, develop managers, and provide high‑level HR support across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of HR strategy, organisational development, and employee engagement, while ensuring HR operations run smoothly and compliantly.

Job details

• Location: Worcestershire (Manufacturing) – On site
• Hours: 30 hours per week (across 5 days)
• Salary: Up to £55,000
• Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Organisational Development

• Lead the design and implementation of culture change programmes
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and drive improvement initiatives
• Facilitate training, workshops, and team development sessions
• Act as a champion for employee engagement and positive workplace culture

Management Development & Support

• Deliver engaging training to build management capability
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance, ER matters, and people leadership
• Support talent development, succession planning and skills‑gap analysis

HR Policy, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law
• Develop, review and embed HR policies and procedures
• Support investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes

Engagement, Wellbeing & Health & Safety

• Contribute to wellbeing and Health & Safety initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, recognition and wellbeing programmes

Talent, Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding processes
• Enhance the candidate and new starter experience

Payroll & HR Administration

• Assist with payroll preparation and HR lifecycle administration

Candidate Profile

• HR Manager or senior HR experience (manufacturing experience advantageous)
• Proven experience leading culture change initiatives
• Strong training, coaching and facilitation skills
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation
• A proactive, hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• CIPD qualification (desirable)

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a part‑time HR leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a forward‑looking organisation. For further details or to arrange a confidential conversation, please get in touch or submit your CV.