HR Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established UK-based business is looking for a Part-Time HR Manager to operate independently across its two related enterprises. The selected candidate will oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and employee relations, all while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal applicants should have prior standalone HR experience and a CIPD Level 3 qualification. The role offers flexibility, a competitive salary, and several employee benefits, including company events and a health programme.

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.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience managing challenging conversations and situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on HR matters ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Support the performance management process including reviews and goal setting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage employee relations

CIPD Level 3

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.