Job Overview
We are delighted to be assisting a small business group, based in Stockport, with their search for a new HR Manager. This is a stand‑alone role supporting a staff base of 135, with assistance from an external HR consultancy when needed, and forms part of a supportive senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands‑on, autonomous position, within a well established and highly regarded organisation.
Base pay range
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🟡 30 hours per week (4 full days or 5 short days per week)
🟡 Salary £35,000 to £50,000 p.a. pro‑rata, dependent on experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
- Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding processes
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employment law, and best practices
- Handle employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and company policies
- Oversee performance management processes, appraisals, and feedback systems
- Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination
- Support learning, training, and employee development initiatives
- Lead workforce planning and succession planning activities
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
- Promote employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
- Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and final documentation
- Support organisational change and provide people‑related insights to leadership
- Act as the primary point of contact for all HR‑related matters within the organisation
Qualifications and requirements
- Experience working in a generalist HR role
- Experience managing the full employee lifecycle (hiring to exit)
- Ability to work independently and manage all HR matters
- Strong communication and people skills
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Good organisation and time‑management skills
- Practical and solution‑focused approach
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is desirable, but not essential
My client is unable to provide sponsorship for this role and will only consider those already living within a reasonable commute to Stockport.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industry: Education
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