Part-time HR Manager

We’re working with a successful boutique property company in Farringdon who are looking for a hands-on, personable and highly organised HR professional to join them on a part-time basis. This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to person for all things people. You’ll work closely with the team across HR, recruitment, employee relations and general company operations, with 3 days a week office-based.

A big part of the role will be recruitment, particularly hiring sales professionals into the business, so you’ll need to be confident managing the process from initial brief through to offer and onboarding.

The role:

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day HR function, including:

• Advising staff and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters
• Managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary hearings and outcome letters
• Monitoring probation periods and managing extensions where required
• Managing sickness absence, return-to-work processes and providing guidance around attendance and lateness
• Managing annual leave records and ensuring holiday balances are accurate
• Handling resignations, final payments, accrued holiday, deductions and exit interviews
• Coordinating monthly payroll changes with the Financial Controller
• Managing pension updates and providing HR information for annual audits
• Ensuring appropriate documentation is in place for staff advances and season ticket loans

Recruitment & Onboarding:

You’ll play a key role in growing the business, managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including:

• Updating job descriptions and advertising vacancies
• Sourcing and screening candidates
• Conducting initial telephone interviews and face-to-face interviews
• Coordinating interview processes and liaising with hiring managers
• Preparing offers and new starter documentation
• Completing right to work, passport and disclosure checks
• Ensuring new starters have everything they need from day one, including IT and telephony
• Meeting new employees during their first week to run through HR procedures and the employee handbook
• Keeping the staff page on the company website up to date

A little bit of everything...

This is a genuinely varied position, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond traditional HR. You’ll also oversee:

• PropertyMark memberships, renewals and employee changes
• Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme arrangements
• Annual AML training and external training requirements
• Quarterly CPD records and training agreements
• Driving licence and insurance checks for company car users
• Fire safety checks and associated actions
• Employee gifts and company events, including the Christmas party

The idea candidate:

• Someone with solid HR experience who is confident working independently and comfortable being the main point of contact for employees and managers.

• Proven experience in an HR role, preferably within property or a similar professional services environment
• A strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Previous experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines without needing lots of direction
• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to deal with people at all levels

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a part-time role where you can really take ownership and make an impact within a close-knit boutique business.