Part-Time HR Manager (Group Role)
Ringwood (primarily on-site, with some flexibility) 2-3 days per week Circa £50,000-£60,000 FTE (pro rata)
The Opportunity
We're working with a growing UK-based group operating across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, supporting the energy sector. With a workforce of around 100 employees across multiple entities and strong growth over the past decade, the business is now looking to strengthen its people function.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused HR Manager role - ideal for someone who enjoys working in an SME environment where you can genuinely shape how HR operates, rather than inherit a rigid corporate structure.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the HR function across the group, providing practical support while introducing structure where it adds real value.
Key areas include:
* Leading and improving performance management processes
* Supporting managers with employee relations matters (including underperformance and disciplinary)
* Taking full ownership of recruitment across the group
* Bringing consistency to onboarding, appraisal, and people processes
* Reviewing and aligning contracts, policies, and HR practices
* Supporting organisational structure, pay, and progression frameworks
* Providing pragmatic HR advice to senior stakeholders
* Developing HR reporting and management information
This is a broad, generalist role with real autonomy - well suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery.
About You
* Proven experience operating at HR Manager level
* Strong generalist HR background, including employee relations and recruitment
* Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environments
* Comfortable working in a hands-on SME setting without heavy infrastructure
* Commercially minded with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach
* Confident supporting and influencing senior stakeholders
* Able to prioritise effectively and focus on what truly matters
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to shape and build HR in a growing business
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
* Flexible, part-time structure with potential to grow over time
* Varied role with real impact across multiple business units
If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.