HR Manager in Northampton

• HR Manager (Part-Time)
• Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to take ownership of the HR function within a growing and dynamic business.

This is a standalone role offering the opportunity to shape and develop people practices while providing both operational and strategic HR support across the organisation.

You'll be the first point of contact for all HR matters, partnering with managers and employees to deliver an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

This position would suit a confident HR generalist who enjoys variety, thrives when working autonomously, and is looking to make a genuine impact within a business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day HR activities across the business.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance management.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Maintain employee records, contracts and HR documentation.
• Administer and support the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, benefits and HR-related queries.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
• Produce HR reports and people metrics for senior leadership.
• Coordinate training and development activities and identify learning needs across the business.
• Manage probation reviews and performance appraisal processes.
• Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activities.
• What We’re Looking For

You will be an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge across the employee lifecycle and the confidence to work independently while building positive relationships across the business.

Requirements include

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager or HR Advisor role.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge across the full employee lifecycle.
• Proven experience independently managing employee relations cases.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing or supporting payroll processes.
• Experience using Sage Payroll and/or Sage HR systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the HR function.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Nice to Have
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Experience working within an SME or owner-managed business environment.
• Experience reviewing, implementing and improving HR policies and processes.

About You

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• Professional, approachable and able to build strong working relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A confident problem-solver who enjoys making a positive impact.
• Capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on HR delivery.
• Why You’ll Love Working Here
• A varied and rewarding standalone HR role.
• The opportunity to shape and lead the HR function.
• Flexible part-time working hours.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a significant contribution to employee engagement, culture and business success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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