Part-Time HR Lead: Build and Shape Our People Team

Confidential; New Forest; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

New Forest Fresh Produce is partnering with a local business in the New Forest to recruit a Part-Time HR Manager (24 hours) with a practical, hands-on approach. This role offers a clean slate to build and shape HR processes to support the workforce and business goals.

You will manage day-to-day HR, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and documentation, while working independently and collaborating with colleagues across the business to drive compliant, efficient HR operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role.
• A good understanding of HR processes and the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience developing or improving HR processes, ideally within a hands-on operational environment.
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of the HR function.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and sensitively.
• Clear communication skills and an approachable manner, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A good understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR support: Act as the first point of contact for employee queries and provide practical HR guidance across the business.
• Recruitment and onboarding: Coordinate recruitment activities, arrange interviews, manage candidate records and support the onboarding of new starters.
• Employee documentation: Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• HR administration: Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring information is up to date and handled confidentially.
• Employee relations: Support managers with absence management, probation reviews and routine employee relations matters.
• Employee lifecycle: Coordinate all stages of the employee journey, from onboarding and inductions to changes in employment details and offboarding.
• Payroll support: Ensure employee information is accurate and up to date to support the payroll process.
• Policies and compliance: Help develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring the business meets its employment law obligations.
• Employee engagement: Support initiatives that promote employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• External partnerships: Liaise with external HR and accountancy partners as required.

Job description

New Forest Fresh Produce is partnering with a local business in the New Forest to recruit a Part-Time HR Manager (24 hours) with a practical, hands-on approach. This role offers a clean slate to build and shape HR processes to support the workforce and business goals.

You will manage day-to-day HR, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and documentation, while working independently and collaborating with colleagues across the business to drive compliant, efficient HR operations.