HR Manager (Part-Time)

HR Manager (Part-Time)

Hours: 2 days per week, 9:00am 5:00pmSalary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to provide comprehensive HR support across the business. This is a standalone role responsible for delivering both strategic and operational HR activities, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting managers in creating a high-performing, engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

• Provide professional HR guidance and support to managers on all people-related matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Conduct investigations, prepare documentation and support managers through formal HR processes.
• Advise on employment law, HR best practice and company policies.

Performance, Absence & Wellbeing Management

• Support and coach managers in performance management processes, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Monitor absence levels, identify trends and implement attendance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to employee wellbeing programmes and initiatives that support engagement and retention.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Planning

• Manage recruitment and talent acquisition activities to attract and retain high-quality candidates.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development and offboarding processes.
• Assist with workforce planning to ensure the business has the capability and resources required to meet operational objectives.

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and deliver training and development programmes to support employee growth and organisational capability.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and improve retention.
• Promote continuous improvement and organisational development across the business.

HR Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice, company policies and relevant food manufacturing standards.
• Develop, review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Operations, Production, Technical and Finance teams to support business objectives and drive people-focused solutions.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

• HR Manager level.
• Strong employee relations and case management experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management processes.
• Demonstrable recruitment, talent acquisition and workforce planning experience.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable and highly confidential.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and build effective relationships across all levels of the business.

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