Part Time HR Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Manager for a part-time role within the education sector in Ashton-under-Lyne. This position involves overseeing HR operations, managing recruitment, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and preferably a CIPD qualification Level 5. The hours are flexible within term time, emphasizing work-life balance and an opportunity to impact positively in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally within education or a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and safer recruitment practices.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations, including contracts and compliance.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
• Provide professional HR advice on policies and employee relations.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Education

CIPD qualification Level 5

Job description

HR Manager (Part-Time) – Education Sector

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
Hours: 15 hours per week – term time plus two weeks, flexible days. Working times 8.30am to 4.30pm (no flexibility). Pay: £12,000 – £15,000 per annum (equivalent to FTE £30,000 – £37,500).

Fully office based – no hybrid.

About the Role

As HR Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's HR function. This is a varied and hands‑on position where you’ll manage recruitment, safeguarding checks, employee relations, and HR compliance in line with UK employment law and statutory guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations, including contracts, personnel files, and compliance with employment law and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from advertising roles to onboarding new staff.
• Maintain accurate HR records and the Single Central Record (SCR).
• Provide professional HR advice on policies, performance, and employee relations.
• Monitor attendance and absence, including sickness management processes.
• Develop and update HR policies and ensure staff awareness.
• Coordinate staff training and development, including mandatory safeguarding training.
• Support payroll processes and maintain HR systems.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HR experience, ideally within education or a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and safer recruitment practices.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a small team setting.
• CIPD qualification Level 5 (or working towards) is desirable.

Why Apply?

Flexible part‑time hours (ideal for work‑life balance). Opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive educational environment. Term‑time working pattern. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding regulations.

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