HR Manager – Part-time, permanent
Shaftsbury, Dorset | Fully site-based | 16 hours per week | FTE circa £36,000 pro rata
Experienced HR professional looking for a flexible part-time role in the Dorset area?
We’re delighted to be partnering on a retained exclusive basis with First Milk, a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative and certified B Corp, to appoint their next part-time HR Manager / Senior HR Advisor. This is a fantastic chance to join a business that combines a family feel with a modern, progressive outlook.
This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role where you’ll make a real impact. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy helping others grow in a site that is lively, friendly, and fast-paced.
What you’ll get involved in
* Coaching and supporting line managers to become confident people leaders
* Guiding ER cases including absence, disciplinary and grievance
* Leading/coordinating recruitment activity (approx. 6–7 hires per month plus seasonal temps)
* Acting as the approachable first point of contact for colleagues on site
* Supporting HR cycles such as pay review, bonus and PDRs
* Helping embed simple, effective HR practices across the site
* Contributing to policy application and harmonisation across First Milk
Why this role
* 16 hours per week with flexibility on how the hours are worked
* Fully site-based role, with plenty of variety and visibility across the business
* Great mix of coaching and hands-on HR, making a real impact with managers
* A family-feel organisation that’s also evolving and modernising its people practices
* Supportive, down-to-earth HR team who work hard but don’t take themselves too seriously
* Competitive package including pension, bonus and private medical cover
What you’ll bring
* HR experience at HR Manager level, or as a Senior HR Advisor ready to step up
* Strong knowledge of employee relations and recruitment
* Confidence coaching and influencing managers
* Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment (manufacturing or FMCG helpful but not essential)
* Solid employment law knowledge; CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience preferred
* Resilience, patience and comfort with being the first point of contact on site
Interested?
Apply now or drop me a note for a confidential chat and I’ll share more about the team, the interview process and what success looks like in the first few months. You can reach me at lynne.friel@symedrummond.co.uk for more info.
Please note: all direct or unsolicited applications will be forwarded to Syme Drummond for consideration as part of this retained exclusive process.