Part Time HR Manager

This appointment is offered on a fixed-term basis in the first instance, with the possibility for permanent employment, subject to individual performance and business requirements. The salary will be pro-rata for part-time hours. We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to join our small, high-impact HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our ambitious People Plan while providing a high-quality operational HR service.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will support managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, policy development, and data-driven insight. You will also lead or contribute to key HR projects that shape our people agenda. You’ll be equally comfortable advising on complex ER matters, analysing people data, and driving improvements through policy and practice. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with the HR Officer to ensure an efficient and seamless HR service across recruitment, payroll, and HR administration.

No agencies please - we will not be considering agency CV's for this post. Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 2 July at Redman Place.

About you

• Experienced in generalist HR, including employee relations
• Confident advising and influencing managers
• Organised, detail-focused, and proactive
• Strong communicator with a collaborative approach

Job responsibilities

• HR Advisory & Employee Relations
  • Provide expert, timely and legally compliant HR advice to managers across the full range of employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and capability cases.
  • Take ownership of ER cases, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, documentation and escalation to the Head of HR where required.
  • Coach and upskill managers to build confidence and capability in people management, promoting consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.
  • Plan and manage casework effectively, including investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to organisational standards.
  • Monitor ER trends and identify themes, providing insight and recommendations to inform proactive interventions.
• Policy & Compliance
  • Lead on the development of manager guidance notes and FAQs to accompany policy updates.
  • Lead the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with employment legislation, best practice and organisational priorities.
  • Take responsibility for allocated policies from research and drafting through to consultation, approval and rollout.
  • Ensure clear and accessible communication of policies, including producing guidance materials, toolkits and to support effective adoption.
  • Maintain awareness of legislative changes and proactively advise the Head of HR on implications and required action.
  • Design and run lunch and learn and other development interventions relating to HR policy and practice for managers and senior leaders.
• People Plan Project Support
  • Lead or contribute significantly to key People Plan workstreams, managing defined projects or work programs with clear objectives, timelines and outcomes.
  • Coordinate project activity, including stakeholder engagement, progress tracking and reporting to the Head of HR.
  • Use data and insight to inform project delivery, including areas such as DEI, engagement, and workforce planning.
  • Evaluate the impact of initiatives and recommend improvements to enhance organisational effectiveness and employee experience.
• HR Operations & People Data
  • Analyse HR data from HR systems and other sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities, presenting clear and actionable insights.
  • Produce regular and ad hoc reports to support decision-making by the Head of HR and Corporate Management Group.
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within HR systems, promoting effective use of HR information to drive continuous improvement.
• Team Working
  • Work closely with the HR Officer, who leads on recruitment, payroll and HR administration, to ensure a seamless and efficient HR service across the employee lifecycle.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the HR Officer on operational HR matters, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate to continuously improve HR processes, systems and service delivery standards.
  • Act as an escalation point for more complex queries arising from transactional HR activities.
  • Support the development of the HR Officer by sharing knowledge, providing coaching and fostering a collaborative team environment.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role, as reasonably required by the Head of Human Resources.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • CIPD qualified minimum Level 3 (Foundation Certificate or equivalent)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in HR
  • Working towards or has attained CIPD Level 5 (Associate Diploma) or above
  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification
• Personal Attributes
  • Resilient and adaptable with competing priorities
  • Proactive and solutions-focused takes initiative and follows through
• Experience
  • Demonstrable experience working in an HR generalist or advisory role
  • Proven ability to manage ER casework (absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance) to resolution
  • Experience drafting and reviewing HR policies and supporting documentation
  • Knowledge of current UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Experience supporting and coaching managers through HR processes and formal procedures
  • Experience of working as part of a HR team in a small public sector organisation
  • Experience of supporting or delivering HR projects (e.g. policy review, organisational change,)
  • Familiarity with DEI frameworks and inclusive HR practice
• Skills & Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail, produces accurate, error-free work consistently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, able to draft clear, well-structured documents for varied audiences
  • Intermediate user of Word, Excel & PowerPoint Microsoft packages and HRIS systems
  • Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Analytical approach able to interpret data and use it to inform recommendations
  • Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or focus groups
  • Experience with PeopleHR or similar
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) creation of HR dashboards

About us

The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice infertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research. This post is offered on a hybrid basis with some office attendance. Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other Health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working, we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements. The HFEA is a member of the Community Race and Work Charter and the Disability Confident Charter. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment that is free from any form of discrimination. We recognise that there are real benefits of having a diverse community of staff and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. Additionally, we adopt a culture that hopes to attract and retain talented individuals that want to work with us. In 2024 and 2025, the HFEA was awarded People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award.

£46,750 to £54,915 a year. Appointments are usually made at the bottom of the pay range.