Human Resources Manager - #2171531

Part-Time HR Manager

Office-Based - Leeds

Part-Time 3 days a week

Salary: £50-55k (pro rata)

About the Role:

A medical equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced and proactive Part-Time HR Manager to lead and develop their people plan, while supporting a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a key role in shaping organisational structure, supporting recruitment and talent development, and ensuring our HR policies and practices remain compliant and effective.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical HR professional who enjoys balancing hands-on HR delivery with long-term planning, and who thrives in a stand alone environment.

Please note that this role is office-based in Leeds, and applicants should live within approximately 45 minutes of Leeds to ensure regular on-site presence and engagement with the team. The HR Manager will also be required to visit the Cambridge site around 4 times per year.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and develop the company's People Plan, focusing on succession planning, talent retention, skills development and career progression.

· Work with the Senior Leadership Team and line managers to plan resourcing needs, training requirements and future headcount.

· Maintain and develop the company organisational structure and organogram, ensuring the right skills and resources are in place to support business strategy.

· Manage recruitment and selection processes, including advertising vacancies, screening and shortlisting candidates, supporting interviews, conducting reference and background checks, drafting employment contracts and offer letters, and coordinating onboarding.

· Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners and consultancies to attract high-quality talent.

· Manage the training process, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and audit requirements.

· Monitor and report on key HR metrics, providing insight to the SLT and Board to support strategic decision-making.

· Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation and HR best practice.

· Oversee the Development and Performance Review process, supporting managers in effective performance management.

About You:

· Is CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).

· Has previous HR experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

· Understands of ISO standards and quality management systems, ideally within an accredited manufacturing environment. This is not essential but would be advantageous

· Has experience working in or alongside organisations with British Standards accreditation.

· Has a strong HR generalist background and is comfortable wearing many hats across the HR function.

· Has a solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

· Is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently in a part-time leadership role.

What's on offer:

· Flexible part-time working - this could be a 3 day a week role or spread over 4 days

· Opportunity to shape and lead the company's long term people plan.

· A collaborative and supportive leadership team

· A role with real impact on culture, growth and employee development

Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who:

· Is CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).

· Has previous HR experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

· Understands of ISO standards and quality management systems, ideally within an accredited manufacturing environment. This is not essential but would be advantageous

· Has experience working in or alongside organisations with British Standards accreditation.

· May have previously acted as a Health & Safety lead or supported Health & Safety management within a business.

· Has a strong HR generalist background and is comfortable wearing many hats across the HR function.

· Is confident working both strategically and operationally, supporting managers and senior leadership.

· Has a solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

· Is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently in a part-time leadership role.