Hr Manager

Talent Link Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run organization in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager for maternity cover on a part-time, flexible basis. You'll act as a key advisor to senior leaders, support managers with HR-related issues, and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have CIPD Level 5 certification and strong knowledge of UK employment law, and will thrive in a supportive, people-oriented environment. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to make a real difference.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Company pension and sick pay

Wellbeing programme and employee support

Free parking and casual dress

Company events and employee discounts

Profit-sharing opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management in a people-focused environment.
• Knowledge of compliance with UK employment law.
• Ability to manage performance and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders.
• Support managers with performance and conduct cases.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance.
• Lead recruitment activities and support training initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and probation processes.
• Assist with payroll and maintain HR records.
• Drive employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience

Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment law

Confident, approachable, and highly organised

Experience handling employee relations cases

Ability to balance hands-on HR tasks with strategic improvements

Experience in manufacturing or multi-site organisations

Job description

HR Manager (Maternity Cover) Part-Time (25 Hours, Flexible)

Fixed-Term: Months

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time role where you can make a real impact? We re a friendly, family-run organisation with 130+ employees across multiple sites, and we re looking for a proactive HR Manager to join us during maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to step up, broaden your HR experience, and contribute to a people-focused business.

Hours: 25 hours per week, spread over 5 days flexible to suit your schedule

What You ll Be Doing

• Acting as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders
• Supporting managers with performance, absence, conduct, and employee relations cases
• Reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure compliance with UK employment law
• Leading recruitment activities and supporting training & development initiatives
• Overseeing onboarding, induction, and probation processes
• Assisting with payroll and maintaining accurate HR records
• Driving wellbeing and engagement initiatives to support a thriving workplace

What We re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment law
• Confident, approachable, and highly organised
• Experience handling employee relations cases
• Ability to balance hands-on HR tasks with strategic improvements
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-site organisations is a plus

What We Offer

• Flexible, part-time hours
• Company pension and sick pay
• Wellbeing programme and employee support
• Free parking and casual dress
• Fun company events and employee discounts
• Profit-sharing opportunities

Why Join Us?

This isn t just a temporary HR role it s a chance to make a real difference. If you re looking for a flexible, supportive, and people-focused environment where your expertise will be valued, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start an exciting new HR role in the new year make a meaningful impact from day one with a supportive, people-focused team!