HR Manager - Part Time in London

Your new company is a well-established and highly regarded property business seeking an experienced HR Manager to take full ownership of the people function across multiple offices in Central London. Operating in a professional, customer-focused environment, the organisation offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting both employees and business operations.

Your new role involves delivering a comprehensive HR service for a workforce of approximately 40 employees across several London locations. This is a standalone generalist HR position requiring someone who can confidently manage a broad range of responsibilities while working independently. Key duties will include:

• Overseeing day-to-day HR operations, maintaining HR systems and managing employee relations matters.
• Reviewing, updating and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with current UK employment legislation.
• Managing investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and other employee relations cases, including preparing associated documentation.
• Supporting performance management processes, including probation reviews and extensions where required.
• Monitoring absence, sickness and lateness, providing advice and support to managers on attendance management.
• Managing annual leave records and employee lifecycle processes, including resignations and exit interviews.
• Ensuring accurate communication of payroll and pension-related employee updates.
• Providing HR support for audits and employee benefit schemes.

You will also lead the full recruitment cycle, including:

• Writing and updating job descriptions.
• Advertising vacancies and screening applications.
• Coordinating and conducting interviews.
• Managing offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification.
• Supporting new starters through induction and orientation processes.
• Coordinating with external providers to ensure new employees are fully equipped from day one.

This is an office-based role working 3 days per week.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager position.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases, including investigations and disciplinary hearings.
• Strong recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise employees and managers at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
• Previous experience within the property sector or a similar professional services environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return:

• Company closure between Christmas and New Year, with this period not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied HR function.
• Exposure to both strategic and operational HR activities within a growing business environment.

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