This is an exciting, challenging, part time temporary to permanent HR role. It would suit someone at HR managerial level or similar. It is an exciting opportunity to take a rapidly growing firm from currently using outsourced support for their HR function to bringing it fully in-house. This is a stimulating prospect for someone with the ability to refine the full HR function and good experience of setting up policies and processes. Working 2 to 3 days per week between 2 sites and potential to work from home as well.
Job Profile
We're looking for a confident, proactive, and compassionate HR Manager to join the leadership team in a standalone role. This is a pivotal position — you'll be the go-to expert for all HR matters, helping our client strengthen their people practices and support the growing team. Working within the health care industry.
Duties include:
* Employee Relations:
* Manage and resolve complex HR issues, reduce sickness and absenteeism, and support a positive workplace culture. Lead welfare meetings, return-to-work processes, and employee engagement initiatives.
* HR Operations:
* Be the first point of contact for all day-to-day HR queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses around pay, training, and policies.
* Compliance & Risk:
* Maintain up-to-date HR compliance with employment law, GDPR, and sector-specific regulations.
* Compensation & Benefits:
* Collaborate with senior leaders to review and optimise salaries and benefits that reflect experience and qualifications.
* Recruitment:
* Lead end-to-end hiring — from writing job descriptions to interviews — and develop strategies to attract top talent in a competitive sector.
* Onboarding & Retention:
* Ensure a smooth onboarding experience, play a key role in employee wellbeing initiatives, and support retention through recognition and development.
* Contracts & Policy Management:
* Keep employment contracts and policies current, clear, and legally compliant. Manage TUPE processes where needed.
* Payroll Support:
* Liaise with payroll teams to ensure accurate processing of leave, sickness, and other adjustments.
* Training & Development:
* Design and implement learning initiatives, support career growth, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement.
Experience, skills set and/or qualifications required:
* CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher
* Minimum of 3 years in a similar HR role
* Strong experience in complex employee relations
* Ability to thrive in a standalone HR role with confidence and professionalism
* A proactive approach and a genuine passion for supporting people
Hours:
Around 21 hours per week but there can be some flexibility
Salary:
£38000 to £40000 pro rata (full time hours are 37.5 hours) depending on experience.
Location:
Working between Leeds and Bradford and home
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(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)