HR Manager

HR Manager (Part-Time)

Location:

North Leeds, Office Based
Salary: £40,000 per annum FTE, pro rata

Hours:

14 to 21 hours per week, ideally 2 days, although 3 days will be considered

Contract:

Permanent, Part-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our established conveyancing firm in North Leeds on a part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and confident HR professional who enjoys working closely with senior management and making a real difference to a business.
You will play a key role in supporting our Directors, Conveyancing and Support Teams, providing practical HR advice and guidance across a wide range of people matters.
Combining strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, you will help shape our people strategy, support employee relations, develop managers and ensure our HR policies and practices remain effective and compliant.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Work closely with Directors and Team Managers to develop and implement effective people strategies and departmental plans.
 
* Provide expert HR advice and guidance across all aspects of employee relations, including complex and sensitive cases.
 
* Support organisational development, restructuring and business change initiatives.
 
* Lead workforce planning activities, identifying skills gaps, training requirements and development opportunities.
 
* Oversee and support the appraisal and performance management process, including goal setting, performance improvement and employee development.
 
* Coach and support managers to strengthen leadership skills, employee engagement and team performance.
 
* Use HR data and insights to support informed business decisions.
 
* Lead and contribute to HR projects, organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
* Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and guidance in line with current employment legislation.
 
* Ensure compliance with employment law and relevant regulatory requirements.
 
* Handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
 
* Undertake additional duties to support the smooth running of the business.
About You
We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background who is confident managing a broad range of HR responsibilities.
You will be approachable, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to provide practical solutions and build positive working relationships across the business.
You will also have:
 
* Proven experience in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or similar senior generalist HR role.
 
* Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
 
* Strong experience managing employee relations matters, including complex cases.
 
* Experience advising and supporting senior managers and Directors.
 
* A sound understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
 
* Experience supporting performance management, workforce planning and organisational change.
 
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with employees at all levels.
 
* Strong problem-solving, mediation and conflict-resolution skills.
 
* The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
 
* A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach.
 
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
 
* The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
A CIPD qualification is desirable.
Benefits
➜Salary of £40,000 FTE, pro rata.
➜Part-time hours, ideally 2 days per week, with 3 days considered.
➜25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, plus 8 bank holidays, all pro rata.
➜Christmas to…