HR Manager (Part Time)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a people-focused HR Manager in Swindon to oversee HR processes, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and support employee management. The ideal candidate is emotionally intelligent, has excellent communication skills, and proven experience in HR operations. This part-time role requires 20 hours per week and offers an opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing business.

Qualifications

• High emotional intelligence with a warm, approachable, and professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
• Proven experience in recruitment, HR operations, and employment law compliance.
• Confident in managing disciplinary and grievance procedures in a fair and consistent way.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to support the business wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain all HR processes to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Liaise with external HR consultants as required.
• Manage employee contracts, induction processes, and training records.
• Monitor and record absences, sickness, and annual leave.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Recruitment experience

HR operations

Employment law compliance

Job description

Overview

Our client in Swindon is seeking a people‑focused HR Manager to help support and shape their growing business!

HR Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain all HR processes to ensure the department runs efficiently
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• Liaise with external HR consultants as required
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and fairness in all interactions
• Work flexibly and adapt to changing business needs
• Manage employee contracts, induction processes, and training records
• Monitor and record absences, sickness, and annual leave
• Maintain accurate and well‑organised HR, personnel, and office filing systems
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and conflicts with professionalism and confidence
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively at all levels of the organisation

HR Manager Ideal Candidate:

• High emotional intelligence with a warm, approachable, and professional manner
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
• Proven experience in recruitment, HR operations, and employment law compliance
• Confident in managing disciplinary and grievance procedures in a fair and consistent way
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to support the business wherever needed

HR Manager Working Hours:

• 20 hours per week