HR Manager in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens

A flexible hybrid working arrangement is offered. Full time salary offered between £40k-42k; however, a pro rata salary will be offered. Our client is seeking a Part Time HR Manager to join their growing company. This is a standalone role, reporting into the Financial Controller and working closely with Department Heads to lead on the full employee lifecycle including reviewing and updating all HR documentation.

The successful person will take the lead on all things HR including relevant projects to support organisational development and employee engagement. This role would suit a Part Time HR Manager with strong Operational HR experience who can also support the business strategically. This is a new hands-on role in an exciting and vibrant business, working within a multi-site operation, and will be part of an ongoing programme to help develop the business as it grows, to ensure that its procedures and reporting remain robust, and that the business complies with laws & regulations and with best practice.

You will also ensure that its HR strategy is fully reflected in the policies, culture, and employee engagement processes. The role will give you a valuable insight into all aspects of the business, and you will gain experience of a wide variety of business practices. You will have the opportunity to add significant value across the business as it works towards its strategic goals.

Key responsibilities of the Part Time HR Manager:

• The development and maintenance of the company’s HR policies and procedures.
• Producing monthly information for management reporting and for the various stakeholders.
• Instrumental in the development and improvement of the HR function and the integration of different strands of the business.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and issues as necessary.
• Ensuring that HR files and information held on our HR system (BreatheHR) are up to date and complete; a new HRIS will be implemented, and this person will be part of the implementation process.
• Dealing with HR issues and queries as they arise.
• Liaising with finance on the monthly payroll process, to ensure the process runs smoothly as the business grows.
• Development of recruitment strategy, policies and procedures.
• Compliance with GDPR as necessary.
• The development and roll out of employee engagement programmes.
• Formalising the development of training and development records.
• Integrating the HR aspects of acquired parts of the business into the standard approach.
• Driving other HR initiatives to bring the business into line with best practice.

Key requirements for the Part Time HR Manager:

• CIPD qualification.
• Experience of and a good understanding of employment law and HR management, and their practical application in a business environment.
• Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure.
• A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional and positive attitude to colleagues and customers.
• Willingness to learn and to take on new tasks.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and raising issues with more senior colleagues.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a methodical and structured approach to work and accountability for their work.
• Experience with Sage Line 50, Excel and Word would be highly advantageous.

If you are interested in this Part Time HR Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.

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