HR Manager / Advisor

HR Inspire; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful SME in Potters Bar is seeking a part-time HR professional to lead and implement HR strategies. This role involves managing the complete employee lifecycle and providing expert guidance on employment law across UK and Belgium. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and proven HR management experience. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Up to 25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience in a generalist role.
• Strong independent working and influencing skills at a senior level.
• Prior experience in an SME.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver HR strategies that support business goals.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle including recruitment and performance.
• Provide expert HR guidance for UK and Belgium operations.

Skills

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Job description

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Salary: Up to £45,000 FTE (pro rata, depending on experience)

Job type: Permanent, Part Time, Minimum 3 days per week (Flexible Hours Available)

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a part-time role that combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery?

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity to join a successful SME with a growing international footprint, supporting their teams in the UK and Belgium. Our client is an independently owned business that has built a reputation for providing the highest quality products and solutions for global manufacturers since 1943.

They have achieved multiple certifications, approvals, and industry accreditations, and all their companies hold BS EN ISO 9001, making them the preferred precision metals supplier for a wide range of manufacturing sectors.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a vital role in shaping and implementing people strategies that align with our clients' organisation's ambitions. This is a standalone, generalist HR position - ideal for someone who thrives in a varied and autonomous role.

What will the role involve?

• Partner with senior management to design and deliver HR strategies that support business goals.
• Provide expert guidance on all aspects of HR, Employment law, and policy-across UK and Belgium operations.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle: Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Performance, and Exits.
• Lead on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievances, and redundancy processes and provide generalist support.
• Maintain and improve HR policies and our HR information system.
• Analyse and report on key HR metrics, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives across the business.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual pay review processes.

What can you bring to the role?

• CIPD qualified (Associate or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor in a generalist capacity.
• Strong up to date knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Confident working independently and influencing at a senior level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in an SME.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 FTE (pro rata, depending on experience)
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible working options
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Company pension scheme with income protection and death in service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Season ticket loans

Join us and make a meaningful impact, helping to shape the people practices of a business that's ambitious, growing, and values-driven!

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Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Advisor, Resourcing Advisor, Executive, Human Resources Executive, Senior HR Advisor, may be considered for this role.