HR ManagerLocation: Colchester, Essex (on site)
Hours: 20 hours per week (part time)
Salary: £22,222 per annum (equivalent to £40,000 full time)
Start Date: 1st December 2025
Reports to: Head of Compliance
Department: Compliance

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About the RoleWe are recruiting an experienced HR Manager on behalf of our client, a well established charitable organisation based in Colchester.This is a pivotal role supporting the organisation’s people strategy and culture. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to wellbeing, performance, and development, ensuring HR practices align with organisational values and meet legal requirements.The position combines day to day operational delivery with strategic input, offering variety and autonomy within a small, friendly, purpose driven team. You will provide trusted advice to managers, shape HR policies and processes, and champion initiatives that enhance staff engagement, wellbeing, and retention.

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Key Responsibilities• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
• Advise and support managers on recruitment, performance, and employee relations matters
• Manage end to end recruitment, ensuring fair and inclusive hiring processes
• Oversee performance management, probation reviews, and appraisals
• Lead employee onboarding, induction, and training coordination
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance
• Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, absence, and engagement, and report insights to leadership
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and capability with professionalism and fairness
• Oversee payroll data submission and ensure confidentiality
• Champion wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and engagement initiatives
• Support workforce planning and contribute to strategic HR projects

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About YouYou are an experienced HR generalist with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. You are approachable, solutions focused, and confident advising managers on a wide range of people related matters.You enjoy working both strategically and hands on, thrive in a supportive environment, and take pride in fostering a positive workplace culture. Experience in the charity or not for profit sector would be advantageous.

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Essential Criteria• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent
• Proven HR generalist experience covering recruitment, employee relations, and policy development
• Confident advising managers and handling sensitive HR issues
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Knowledge of GDPR and data management principles
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentialityDesirable• Experience with HR systems such as BreatheHR
• Previous HR experience within a charity, not for profit, or SME environment
• Knowledge of the higher education or academic sector
• Interest in process improvement and strategic people planning

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Benefits and Perks• Free on site parking
• Close to local train station and public transport links
• Access to Perkbox employee benefits platform
• Double pension contribution of up to 16%

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Values and CultureOur client is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and values driven workplace. You will be joining a team that genuinely cares about its people and community impact.