HR MANAGER - PART-TIME

Interaction Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Flexible start/finish times

Employee assistance programme

GP line and health costs support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support a nationwide commercial property business in Peterborough, taking ownership of the HR function and blending hands-on HR with strategic people initiatives.

This part-time role (up to 28 hours) offers a pro rata salary with up to £40,000 full-time equivalent, and a focus on policy development, payroll coordination with the HR Administrator, and advising managers on employee relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Experience writing HR policies and employment documentation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organisational skills, discretion and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Advise and support managers on HR matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employment contracts.
• Coordinate learning and development, talent management and succession planning.
• Oversee pay and benefits and manage payroll with support from the HR Administrator.
• Ensure HR processes comply with employment legislation and support business objectives.

Skills

HR generalist

Employment law

Employee relations

Policy writing

Communication skills

Job description

HR Manager – Part-Time

Location: Peterborough – office-based

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum full-time equivalent, pro rata

Hours: up to 28hours

Interaction Recruitment is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join an established commercial property business in Peterborough.

Taking ownership of the HR function, you will support managers and employees across a nationwide business, combining hands‑on HR responsibilities with the opportunity to shape its people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Advise and support managers on HR matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employment contracts.
• Coordinate learning and development, talent management and succession planning.
• Oversee pay and benefits and manage payroll with support from the HR Administrator.
• Ensure HR processes comply with employment legislation and support business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and confidence handling employee relations matters.
• Experience writing HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, discretion and a flexible approach.

Benefits

• Annual bonus subject to individual performance.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata.
• Flexible start and finish times to suit you and the business.
• Access to an employee assistance programme, a 24-hour GP line and support towards dental and optical costs after six months.
• Discounts at various retailers, restaurants and attractions.

Please note: The salary is up to £40,000 full-time equivalent, based on a 37.5-hour working week. Your actual salary will be pro rata according to your agreed hours.