About this role
HR Business Partner / HR Manager
Part-time | Standalone HR role | Full HR ownership and monthly payroll processing
Location: Deansgate, Manchester
100% onsite role – Flexible Start / Finish times
Permanent - Part time, 2-3 days per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith is a long-established fashion and apparel business supplying a wide range of customers across wholesale, retail and online channels. As the business continues to evolve, we are looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner / HR Manager to provide practical, hands-on HR support across the company.
This is a standalone HR role and will be the only dedicated HR position within the business. The successful candidate will therefore need to be confident operating independently, providing both strategic and day-to-day HR support, while also taking ownership of monthly payroll processing.
The Role
We are looking for a commercially minded and hands-on HR Business Partner / HR Manager to support managers and employees across all areas of the business. This is a broad generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, employee relations, policies and procedures, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, absence management and HR administration.
This is a fully onsite role based at 274 Deansgate, Manchester, with no working from home. The role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in an SME environment, is comfortable being visible and accessible within the business, and can balance operational detail with practical business advice.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the main point of contact for all HR matters across the businessProvide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employeesManage employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processesMaintain and update HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee handbook documentationSupport managers with recruitment, selection and onboardingManage the leaver process, including exit interviews and final payroll informationProcess monthly payroll accurately and on timeMaintain accurate employee records and HR systemsMonitor holidays, sickness absence and timekeepingSupport performance reviews, development discussions and succession planningEnsure compliance with employment law and internal policiesProvide HR reporting and people-related management information as requiredSupport organisational change, restructuring or consultation processes where neededHelp develop a positive, professional and accountable working culture About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR generalist who is confident working independently in a standalone role.You will be pragmatic, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to build credibility with managers and employees.You should be comfortable dealing with both hands-on HR administration and more complex people matters.Experience processing payroll, or taking full ownership of payroll inputs and liaison with payroll providers, is essential. Essential Experience and Skills
CIPD qualifiedPrevious experience in a broad HR generalist, HR Manager or HR Business Partner roleExperience working in an SME or standalone HR environmentStrong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practiceExperience managing employee relations mattersExperience with recruitment, onboarding, absence management and performance processesExperience processing monthly payroll or managing payroll inputsStrong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriatelyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsConfident advising managers and challenging where appropriate What We Offer
A broad and influential standalone HR roleFlexible part-time working, 2-3 days per weekFully onsite role based at 274 Deansgate, ManchesterOpportunity to shape and improve HR processes across the businessA varied role within a long-established companyCompetitive salary dependent on experience How to Apply
By clicking 'apply' you will be taken to our ATS. Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant HR, payroll and CIPD experience.