A growing financial services business sought a part-time HR Manager to oversee policies, compliance and recruitment while fostering a positive team culture. The role balanced hands-on HR management with strategic input, giving flexibility alongside responsibility for core HR processes.
Core responsibilities
The role covered developing and implementing HR policies, advising managers and the senior leadership team on employment law and employee relations, and leading the recruitment process from start to finish. Additional duties included appraisals and probation reviews, onboarding and induction, retention strategies, training and development coordination, succession planning and monthly KPI reporting. Payroll and budget-related HR administration were also within scope.
Skills and experience required
The business was looking for a CIPD-qualified HR professional (Level 5+) with proven HR management experience and up-to-date knowledge of employment law. Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills were essential, with experience in financial services considered an advantage.
Value to the business
This appointment provided flexible but dedicated HR expertise, ensuring compliance, effective recruitment and a culture where employees felt engaged and supported. It reflects the HR management roles we regularly manage in Worthing, Guildford and across Surrey and Sussex.
