HR Manager (Part-Time) Location: Rotherham (S65) Salary: £28,000 (40,000 FTE) (pro rata, open to discussion for strong experience) Hours: Part-time – approx. 25 hours (morning essential, flexible pattern available) Start Date: December or January (to allow handover flexibility) Our client is an independent specialist day college for young people aged 16–25 with complex special educational needs. We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join their leadership team and help shape a supportive, positive environment for both staff and learners. Directly reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on advisory role where you’ll be the go-to person for all HR matters guiding the senior management team and staff across the full employee lifecycle. What you’ll be doing Providing clear, practical advice on all day-to-day HR issues Managing contracts, policies, compliance, and employee relations Supporting managers with casework, restructures, and change management Reviewing and improving HR processes and documentation Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team What we’re looking for Significant hands-on HR experience Confident, pragmatic adviser who can handle a wide range of HR matters Excellent people skills: visible, approachable, and credible across the organisation Able to work independently and manage workload in a small but busy environment Experience with Peninsula HR (or similar) would be a bonus, but not essential You don’t need to be CIPD-qualified or have education experience, strong HR skills and sound judgement are what really matter here. Why join us? Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation Supportive leadership team who value expertise and initiative Flexible, family-friendly working hours A chance to shape HR practice within a genuinely people-focused team. Hours - you will need to be on site M/F from 08:00 till 12:30 the rest is flexible. How to apply: If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to Gary Simpson ASAP