Part-Time HR Manager / HR Advisor in Bolton

• **Company:** FMAS Group Ltd
• **Job Type:** Part-time
• **Location:** Manchester
• **Salary:** Competitive, dependent on experience
• **Hours:** Part-time, with working pattern to be agreed
• ## About the Role

FMAS Group Ltd is looking for an experienced **Part-Time HR Manager / HR Advisor** to take ownership of the company's HR function and provide practical HR support to management.

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced HR professional who can independently manage employee matters, maintain compliant HR processes and provide management with clear advice on employment-related issues.

The role is part-time and would suit someone looking for a professional HR position with responsibility and flexibility.

• ## Key Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for day-to-day HR matters within **FMAS Group Ltd**
• Act as the main point of contact for HR queries from management and employees
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, amendments and other HR documentation
• Manage new starter and employee onboarding processes
• Conduct and maintain right-to-work checks and associated documentation

* Manage recruitment processes, including

• Preparing job advertisements
• Reviewing applications and CVs
• Candidate screening
• Arranging interviews
• Supporting management with candidate selection
• Monitor employee attendance, sickness and absence
• Maintain annual leave and employee records
• Manage probation periods and coordinate probation reviews
• Support management with employee performance issues
• Coordinate performance reviews and improvement plans
• Advise management on disciplinary and grievance matters
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures where required
• Assist with workplace investigations
• Prepare formal HR correspondence and meeting documentation
• Take meeting notes for formal HR matters where necessary
• Manage employee leavers and offboarding
• Coordinate information required for payroll
• Review and maintain company HR policies and procedures
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with current UK employment legislation
• Maintain appropriate records relating to employee documentation and expiry dates
• Support management with workforce planning and recruitment requirements
• Provide regular HR updates and reports to directors
• Identify areas where HR processes and procedures can be improved
• Help establish consistent and professional HR standards throughout the business
• ## Employee Relations
• The successful candidate should be comfortable advising management on matters including:
• Absence and attendance
• Performance management
• Probation
• Employee conduct
• Disciplinary procedures
• Grievances
• Flexible working requests
• Employee complaints
• Workplace investigations
• Contractual matters
• Termination and dismissal procedures
• General employment law and HR best practice
• ## Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone with

• Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience handling employee relations matters independently
• Experience with disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Experience managing sickness, absence and performance matters
• Experience preparing employment contracts and HR documentation
• Knowledge of right-to-work requirements
• Recruitment and onboarding experience
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• High levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Confidence advising managers and directors
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of HR matters
• Good judgement when dealing with sensitive employee situations
• ## Qualifications

A **CIPD qualification or CIPD study** would be advantageous.

However, we will also consider candidates without a formal CIPD qualification who can demonstrate strong practical HR experience and a good understanding of UK employment law.

## Working Arrangement

This is a **part-time position** based with FMAS Group Ltd in Blackburn.

The exact working days and hours can be discussed depending on the successful candidate's experience and availability.

We are particularly interested in experienced HR professionals seeking a part-time position where they can take genuine responsibility for the HR function rather than simply providing administrative support.

## What We Are Looking For

We want someone who is practical, approachable and confident enough to become the main HR point of contact within FMAS Group Ltd.

The successful candidate should be capable of working independently, giving management clear and commercially sensible HR advice, and ensuring that employee matters are managed fairly, consistently and professionally.

**To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant HR and employee-relations experience.**