HR Manager - Part Time

Your new company

A well-established and highly regarded property business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take full ownership of the people function across multiple offices in Central London. Operating in a professional, customer-focused environment, the organisation offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting both employees and business operations.

Your new role

As HR Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR service for a workforce of approximately 40 employees across several London locations. This is a standalone generalist HR position requiring someone who can confidently manage a broad range of responsibilities while working independently.
Key duties will include:

Overseeing day-to-day HR operations, maintaining HR systems and managing employee relations matters.
Reviewing, updating and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with current UK employment legislation.
Managing investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and other employee relations cases, including preparing associated documentation.
Supporting performance management processes, including probation reviews and extensions where required.
Monitoring absence, sickness and lateness, providing advice and support to managers on attendance management.
Managing annual leave records and employee lifecycle processes, including resignations and exit interviews.
Ensuring accurate communication of payroll and pension-related employee updates.
Providing HR support for audits and employee benefit schemes.You will also lead the full recruitment cycle, including:

Writing and updating job descriptions.
Advertising vacancies and screening applications.
Coordinating and conducting interviews.
Managing offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification.
Supporting new starters through induction and orientation processes.
Coordinating with external providers to ensure new employees are fully equipped from day one.This is an office-based role working 3 days per week.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager position.
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience managing employee relations cases, including investigations and disciplinary hearings.
Strong recruitment and onboarding experience.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise employees and managers at all levels.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.Previous experience within the property sector or a similar professional services environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Company closure between Christmas and New Year, with this period not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied HR function.
Exposure to both strategic and operational HR activities within a growing business environment.What you need to do now

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