HR Manager - Part Time in Bristol

Reports To - Managing Director / Board of Directors

The Company: Kingston Barnes are working with a privately owned contractor that provide all forms of construction. They are regularly employed by a number of blue chip clients, covering retail, leisure, domestic, commercial and insurance repair sectors under a range of partnership and framework agreements. They have an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager to join them on a part time, permanent basis from their office in Bristol.

Job Purpose: The HR Manager will oversee, steer and ensure compliance across all human resources functions within the organisation. The role is responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, supporting leadership teams, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and acting as a key link between departments including payroll, finance, operations and management.

The HR Manager will attend senior leadership and high-level management meetings, providing strategic HR guidance and monthly updates to board meetings on workforce matters, compliance, staffing, employee relations and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all HR operations and ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary HR advisor to senior management and department heads.
• Attend high-level and board meetings, providing monthly HR updates and reports.
• Steer workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance processes.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between HR, payroll and other departments.
• Oversee payroll liaison processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support managers with performance management, absence management and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, equality legislation, health & safety requirements and employment law.
• Monitor HR metrics and produce reports for senior leadership and board review.
• Lead initiatives relating to employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.
• Support training and development programmes across the business.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems.

Requirements:

• Proven HR management experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience overseeing compliance and governance within an organisation.
• Ability to work confidently with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with payroll and multiple departments.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Desirable Requirements:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Experience presenting reports at board or senior management level.
• Experience managing HR projects and organisational change initiatives.