Your new company This is a fast-paced manufacturing business with a loyal, long-tenured workforce and an exciting growth story, recently driven by a significant uplift in operational demand. With headcount increasing and expectations on performance rising, the business is investing in a dedicated in-house HR lead to strengthen people foundations and support line managers on site.
Your new role As HR Manager (Part-Time), you will take ownership of a broad, hands-on generalist remit. This is a standalone role day to day, with close stakeholder support on site, balancing operational HR delivery with the opportunity to improve and embed core processes.
You will partner with leaders across Operations, Production, Technical and Finance to build a high-performing, engaged workforce, bringing calm, practical judgement in a changing environment.
Key areas of focus will include:
- Employee relations case management including disciplinary, grievance, capability and investigations
- Coaching and supporting managers with performance management including PIPs
- Absence management, wellbeing and attendance improvement initiatives
- Recruitment, onboarding and the wider employee lifecycle
- Training coordination and capability development
- HR compliance, accurate records, and policy review and update as needed
What you’ll need to succeed
- Experience operating at HR Manager level, or a Senior HR Advisor ready to step up
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Confident, values-led approach to employee relations and formal process
- Proven ability to support and coach managers through performance and absence challenges
- Recruitment and workforce planning experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to build trust quickly
- CIPD Level 5+ desirable
What you’ll get in return A part-time HR leadership opportunity with real influence, a supportive stakeholder group, and a salary package that is negotiable for the right person. The business is also open to flexibility around scheduled hours (e.g., spreading hours across the week) and offers genuine progression potential as the company grows, with scope to increase days/hours over time for the right person. If you enjoy building practical HR foundations, improving performance, and being close to the day to day of a busy site, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a tangible impact.
What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Matthew McArthur on or email If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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