Part-time HR & Compliance Manager

Are you looking to make a real difference in a part-time role for a superb company, with flexible hours to suit your commitments outside work? An established and growing UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of Human Resources, Compliance, Health & Safety, and Operational Governance. This is a broad and varied role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on management responsibility. The successful candidate will ensure the business remains compliant with legal, regulatory, and quality requirements while fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing working environment. Key Responsibilities Human Resources • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding. • Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook in line with UK employment legislation. • Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary issues, grievances, and performance concerns. • Oversee training records, skills matrices, and employee development plans. • Ensure personnel records are maintained confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements. Compliance & Governance • Ensure the organisation meets all relevant legal, regulatory, and industry compliance obligations. • Maintain compliance registers, policies, records, and reporting frameworks. • Support business continuity planning, risk management, and operational governance activities. • Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders as required. Health & Safety • Act as the lead contact for Health & Safety matters across the business. • Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations. • Maintain Health & Safety policies and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including COSHH, DSE, and fire safety requirements. • Coordinate and deliver Health & Safety training and awareness initiatives. • Promote and maintain safe systems of work across all departments. ISO & Quality Management Systems • Maintain and develop ISO management systems, including ISO 9001 and other relevant standards. • Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities. • Coordinate external audits and certification processes. • Ensure documentation and operating procedures meet audit and compliance standards. Insurance Management • Manage the organisation's insurance portfolio, including liability, property, motor, and professional indemnity policies. • Coordinate renewals, claims management, and insurer relationships. • Review business risks and ensure appropriate levels of cover are maintained. Fleet Management • Oversee company vehicle fleet compliance, maintenance schedules, MOTs, servicing, and usage policies. • Maintain driver records and licence checks. • Monitor fleet costs, fuel usage, and overall efficiency. Employee Benefits & Wellbeing • Administer employee benefits, wellbeing programmes, and health-related schemes. • Act as the key point of contact for employees and external providers. • Support initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention. About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have: • Proven experience within a senior HR, Compliance, Health & Safety, or combined operational management role. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. • Experience managing ISO management systems and supporting external audits. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to advise managers and build effective working relationships. • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. • The ability to work independently and take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities. QualificationsDesirable: • CIPD Level 5 or above. • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification. • Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, technical, or similar environment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, together with the opportunity to play a key role within a successful and growing organisation. Training will be provided where required.