At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the HR function and support employee relations in a growing organisation.
- Company: Values-led organisation based in Dorset with a focus on flexibility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and predominantly home-based working.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence leadership and develop HR best practices.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact while enjoying autonomy and flexibility in your role.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong knowledge of employment law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Hybrid | Dorset | Circa £40,000 FTE
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact? Our client is a growing, values-led organisation based in Dorset that is seeking to appoint its first dedicated HR Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a successful business at an exciting stage of its development and play a key role in shaping its people strategy, culture and HR function.
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. As the standalone HR professional, you will have the opportunity to establish best practice, implement policies and processes, and support managers with all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR contact across the organisation
- Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practice
- Support recruitment, onboarding and employee retention initiatives
- Lead on compliance, employment legislation and HR governance
- Contribute to organisational development, engagement and culture initiatives
- Produce HR reports and management information as required
- Coach and support managers on people-related matters
About You
- Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
- Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge
- Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
- A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer?
- Predominantly home-based working
- Part-time hours offering genuine flexibility
- Opportunity to build and shape the HR function
- Direct access to and influence within the leadership team
- A varied and rewarding role within a growing organisation
- Salary circa £40,000 FTE
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a flexible role where they can make a visible and lasting contribution. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment.
HR Manager in Christchurch employer: Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment
Join a dynamic and values-driven organisation in Dorset as an HR Manager, where you will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working and the autonomy to shape the HR function from the ground up. With direct access to the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to implement best practices and make a meaningful impact on the company culture and employee engagement. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
Contact Details:
Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
