HR Manager (Part-time)

Manpower UK Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension

27 days + bank holidays (FT) / 16 days

Job summary

Wallingford Independent Not-for-Profit, based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, is seeking a part-time HR Manager with CIPD Level 5-7. The role is 3 days per week, with one day remote and a requirement to be in the office on Wednesdays.

The organization values confidentiality, effective policy implementation and strong stakeholder engagement. The HR Manager will lead HR across the group, support managers, drive development plans, and ensure compliance with employment legislation while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR matters and applying employment legislation to real-life situations.
• CIPD qualified Level 5-7 (Level 7 desirable).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable presenting to large groups and at board level.
• Problem-solving mindset with a methodical, practical approach.
• Confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR matters across the group, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coach and mentor line managers on performance, grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters.
• Drive training and development priorities and practical learning plans.
• Support recruitment and retention, guiding managers through every stage.
• Own workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and culture to attract top talent.
• Oversee employer accreditation achievements and ongoing maintenance.
• Provide strategic HR insight to the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discretion confidentiality

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5-7

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An independent not-for-profit company in Wallingford, Oxfordshire is looking for a part-time HR Manager with a min of CIPD 5, to join the company working 3 days a week, 1 day can be from home but you must be in the office on a Wednesday.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead all HR matters across the group-HR policy, procedures, and employment documentation
• Coach and mentor line managers to handle performance, grievance, disputes, and disciplinary matters confidently and fairly
• Drive training and development priorities, using feedback and appraisal outcomes to build practical learning plans
• Support recruitment and retention of high-quality people, guiding managers through every stage of the process
• Own workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development to meet current and future needs
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and organisational culture-helping make the organisation an employer of choice
• Take ownership of relevant employer accreditation achievements and ongoing maintenance
• Provide trusted, strategic HR insight and challenge to the Executive Leadership Team

What you'll bring:

• Experience leading HR matters and applying employment legislation to real-life situations
• CIPD qualified level 5-7 (Level 7 desirable)
• Strong leadership and communication skills-comfortable presenting to large groups and at board level
• A problem-solver mindset with a methodical, practical approach
• Confidence navigating conflict with discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Intermediate IT proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Awareness of health and safety requirements in a complex environment, including risk assessment and compliance

Additional information:
Ability to travel nationwide to connect with the business and better address HR issues
Comfortable working remotely alongside a small, supportive head office team

You need to be able to manage, dissolve conflict, and maintain strict confidentiality and be an excellent listener.

Salary offered is c 40k, pro rata c 24k, 9am - 5pm, life assurance and company pension, F-T 27 days and bank holidays (p/t 16 days plus 5 bank holidays) an excellent working environment in the Office with the team plus parking.