HR Manager – Part-time, permanent Shaftsbury, Dorset | Fully site-based | 16 hours per week | FTE circa £36,000 pro rata
Experienced HR professional looking for a flexible part-time role in the Dorset area?
We’re delighted to be partnering on a retained exclusive basis with First Milk, a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative and certified B Corp, to appoint their next part-time HR Manager / Senior HR Advisor. This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role where you’ll make a real impact. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy helping others grow in a site that is lively, friendly, and fast-paced.
Coaching and supporting line managers to become confident people leaders Leading/coordinating recruitment activity (approx. 6–7 hires per month plus seasonal temps) Supporting HR cycles such as pay review, bonus and PDRs Helping embed simple, effective HR practices across the site Contributing to policy application and harmonisation across First Milk
16 hours per week with flexibility on how the hours are worked~ Great mix of coaching and hands-on HR, making a real impact with managers~ Supportive, down-to-earth HR team who work hard but don’t take themselves too seriously~ Competitive package including pension, bonus and private medical cover
HR experience at HR Manager level, or as a Senior HR Advisor ready to step up Strong knowledge of employee relations and recruitment Confidence coaching and influencing managers Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment (manufacturing or FMCG helpful but not essential) Apply now or drop me a note for a confidential chat and I’ll share more about the team, the interview process and what success looks like in the first few months….