At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support employee engagement in a collaborative environment.
- Company: A respected membership organisation focused on standards and people practices.
- Benefits: Competitive pro-rata salary, hybrid working, private medical cover, and generous pension.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape HR practices in a mission-driven organisation.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility in a part-time role.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience with strong UK employment law knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established membership and standards-focused organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands-on people leadership and operational HR support. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR generalist who enjoys working autonomously and making a tangible impact within a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. The role is part-time (2 days per week) and based in Kent, with flexibility for hybrid working.
The Role
Reporting into the finance leadership team, you will take ownership of all core HR activities across a small organisation, ensuring robust people practices, legal compliance and a positive employee experience. You will act as the trusted HR adviser to managers and employees while leading key improvements across policies, performance management and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances and capability.
- Manage recruitment processes from job design through onboarding.
- Ensure HR policies, contracts and procedures remain compliant and up to date.
- Support performance reviews, learning and development planning and succession activities.
- Oversee payroll coordination with external providers.
- Advise on salary reviews, benchmarking and reward practices.
- Develop employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
- Produce HR reporting and people metrics for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
- Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning.
About You
You will be an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating in a broad, standalone role and balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery. You'll ideally bring:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience handling employee relations and advising managers.
- A track record of developing and improving HR policies and processes.
- Experience with performance management, reward or succession planning.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and deliver practical outcomes in a part-time environment.
What's On Offer
- £50,000 FTE salary (pro-rated).
- Part-time schedule: 2 days per week.
- Hybrid working flexibility.
- Generous pension contribution.
- Private medical cover and life assurance.
- Professional membership support.
- Opportunity to shape and improve people practices within a respected and mission-led organisation.
If you're an experienced HR generalist looking for a flexible role where you can make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Human Resources Manager in Maidstone employer: Annapurna
Join a well-established membership organisation in Kent as a Human Resources Manager, where you will thrive in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, a competitive pro-rata salary, generous pension contributions, and private medical cover, all while having the opportunity to shape impactful HR practices. This part-time role offers a unique chance for professional growth and meaningful contributions within a respected organisation.
