Part Time HR Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment service is looking for a part-time HR Manager to oversee HR operations in a well-established school in Ashton-under-Lyne. The ideal candidate should have HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This is a rewarding role offering a flexible work-life balance, making a real impact in the educational environment, with a salary ranging from £12,000 to £15,000 per annum for 15 hours per week.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive educational environment

Term-time working pattern

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 with employment law.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertising roles to onboarding.
• Provide professional HR advice on policies and employee relations.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification Level 5

Job description

Permanent Part Time Job Opportunity

HR Manager (Part-Time) Education Sector

Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside

Part-time (15 hours per week), term time plus two weeks - can be flexible on days Hours - 8.30am to 4.30pm - no flexibility on the working times

£12,000 £15,000 per annum for 15 hours per week (FTE £30,000 - £37,500K) Fully Office Based - no hybrid

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, rewarding role in the education sector? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent school for a part-time HR Manager to join their team and lead on all aspects of HR compliance and operations.

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 will 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 are 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.

To discuss the role in more detail and review a job description please call Ruth on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) today.

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