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Part Time HR Manager (Manchester)

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About Net Zero Careers

Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide practical HR support, ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place, and help managers handle employee matters confidently and consistently.

Role Overview This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the company's day-to-day HR activities. You will advise managers on employee relations, maintain HR policies and records, and support effective people management across office and site teams.

The role suits someone who can work independently, prioritise effectively within part-time hours, and provide clear, commercially aware advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employee documentation, ensuring they reflect current employment legislation and the needs of the business.
• Advise managers on appropriate action when handling conduct, performance, attendance and other employee matters.
• Support and manage disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes, including preparing correspondence, supporting meetings and maintaining accurate records.
• Guide managers through fair and consistent decision-making, identifying risks and seeking specialist advice where necessary.
• Maintain employment contracts, employee records and other HR documentation, handling personal information confidentially.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews and leavers' processes.
• Monitor sickness absence and support return-to-work discussions and appropriate follow-up.
• Identify training needs and help managers develop their people management skills.
• Support positive working relationships and act as a point of contact for employee queries.
• Undertake occasional site visits to support managers and employees and understand operational requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised HR qualification, ideally CIPD Level 5 or above, or an equivalent relevant qualification or working towards
• Previous experience in an HR Manager, HR Adviser or similar generalist role, with responsibility for independently advising managers.
• Practical experience handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain appropriate actions clearly and confidently.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise within a 16-hour working week.
• A professional, approachable manner and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to attend the Ramsbottom office and undertake occasional site visits.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within retrofit, construction, building services or a similar operational business.
• Experience supporting both office-based employees and site teams.
• Experience working in a small or growing business where HR requires a practical, hands-on approach.
• CIPD membership or working towards

What We Are Looking For We are looking for a dependable HR professional who can bring structure to our HR processes while providing approachable, practical support. You will be comfortable challenging decisions constructively, helping managers resolve issues fairly, and taking ownership of the company's day-to-day HR needs.

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