HR Manager (Part-Time)

HR Manager (Part-Time) Hours: 2 days per week, 9:00am 5:00pm Salary: 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. WHJS1_NI