HR Manager (Part Time)

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Ingrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Part-Time HR Manager to join a well-established organization in Keighley. This role offers approximately 20 hours per week and is perfect for a driven HR professional looking for flexibility. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, developing HR policies, and overseeing recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified with substantial HR experience, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience required.
• Experience in a unionised environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first contact for HR queries.
• Manage employee relations casework.
• Develop HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

CIPD Qualified

HR generalist with at least 5 years' experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Proactive and solutions-focused

Job description

Overview

HR Manager (Part-Time) — Location: Keighley, BD21. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. Permanent, Part-Time (approx. 20 hours per week).

Howard James Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established organisation on a part-time basis. This role offers around 20 hours per week, making it a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a better work-life balance — ideal for parents with children in school or anyone looking for reduced hours in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for daily HR queries, supporting managers with their teams.
• Manage employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, disputes, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Work closely with union representatives on employee-related matters.
• Advise managers on employment terms and conditions, sharing best practice.
• Develop HR policies and procedures to improve performance and reduce disputes.
• Lead on employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage all HR administration, including contracts, new starter packs and letters.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes – from writing job descriptions to coordinating interviews.
• Carry out new starter inductions.
• Lead on learning and development, succession planning and talent management.
• Drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.
• Review and update HR policies and processes in line with legislation.
• Support change management initiatives and key HR projects.
• Introduce and manage an appraisal system, ensuring effective performance reviews.

Experience & Skills Required

• CIPD Qualified (essential).
• Proven HR generalist with at least 5 years' experience (essential).
• Experience working in a unionised environment (desirable).
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Resilient, confident in conflict resolution, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and a strong team player.
• Experience supporting line managers through change programmes.

If you're a driven HR professional looking for a part-time opportunity that fits around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting role.