HR Manager (Part-Time)

HR Manager (Part-Time), Crewe, £40,000 (Pro Rata)

Macmillan Davies are working on behalf of a growing life sciences organisation who are seeking an experienced HR Manager to support the Chief People Officer in delivering a high-quality, People function. This is a true generalist role, blending strategic people partnering with hands-on operational delivery.

This role will see you act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, manage day-to-day HR operations, and help build strong foundations across HR processes.

Main duties include:

• Provide people partnering and employee relations support across the business.
• Deliver end-to-end HR operations including contracts, onboarding, policies and compliance.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning as required.
• Support performance management, development, reward and benefits processes
• Produce accurate people data and reporting to inform business decision-making
• Contribute to wellbeing, engagement and culture initiatives
• Partner with the CPO on HR projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 desirable) with around 3-5 years' HR generalist experience
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law (US/Ireland exposure desirable but not essential)
• Approachable, pragmatic and people focused.
• Comfortable balancing strategic input with hands-on HR administration
• Highly organised and confident managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative, resilient and adaptable in approach.

This role would best suit a supportive, strategic problem-solver who thrives on building impactful people practices as well as remaining hands on with day-to-day HR delivery. This role will be initially 4 days per week, with scope to increase as the role evolves.

Please do send your CV over at your earliest opportunity.