HR Manager (Part-Time)
đź“Ť Location: Keighley, BD21
đź’· Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
đź“… Permanent, Part-Time (approx. 20 hours per week)
Howard James Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established organisation on a part-time basis. This role offers around 20 hours per week, making it a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a better work–life balance — ideal for parents with children in school or anyone looking for reduced hours in a senior role.
The Role
As HR Manager, you’ll take the lead on the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding, to development, wellbeing, and employee relations. You’ll be responsible for shaping HR policy, ensuring compliance, and acting as a trusted partner to managers within the business.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in driving engagement, supporting change, and embedding a positive culture across the workforce.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the first point of contact for daily HR queries, supporting managers with their teams.
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Manage employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, disputes, absence, retirement and redundancy.
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Work closely with union representatives on employee-related matters.
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Advise managers on employment terms and conditions, sharing best practice.
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Develop HR policies and procedures to improve performance and reduce disputes.
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Lead on employee wellbeing initiatives.
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Manage all HR administration, including contracts, new starter packs and letters.
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Oversee recruitment and selection processes – from writing job descriptions to coordinating interviews.
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Carry out new starter inductions.
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Lead on learning and development, succession planning and talent management.
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Drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.
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Review and update HR policies and processes in line with legislation.
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Support change management initiatives and key HR projects.
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Introduce and manage an appraisal system, ensuring effective performance reviews.
Experience & Skills Required
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CIPD Qualified (essential).
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Proven HR generalist with at least 5 years’ experience (essential).
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Experience working in a unionised environment (desirable).
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Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
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Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
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Resilient, confident in conflict resolution, and able to maintain confidentiality.
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Proactive, solutions-focused and a strong team player.
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Experience supporting line managers through change programmes.
✨ If you’re a driven HR professional looking for a part-time opportunity that fits around your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting role