HR/People Manager

q-solution; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive support to their team in London. Initially a part-time role with potential for full-time, this position requires a minimum of five years HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop HR policies and manage training programs. The ideal candidate will lead various HR functions and collaborate effectively within the organization while demonstrating empathy and compliance with labor laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of HR experience.
• Demonstrates collaboration and individual responsibility.
• Ability to develop HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Update and create company HR policies and procedures.
• Manage staff training and development plans.
• Support annual and half-yearly performance appraisals.
• Manage skills tooling and report on skill gaps.
• Support hiring initiatives, including trainees and apprentices.
• Guide disciplinary processes as needed.
• Collaborate with the legal team on staff transitions.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 tools – Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ability to lead hiring processes

Proficiency in conflict resolution

Knowledge of salary benchmarking and payroll coordination

Experience with appraisal systems and KPIs

Strong understanding of labour laws and compliance practices

High empathy and tact

Job description

Overview

Base Location: London
Area: Supporting internal system and external clients
Employment Type: Initially part time – 3-4 days per week
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Remuneration: £55,000 per year pro rata

Top 5 Skills

• Salary and performance reviews
• Recruitment
• Developing HR Policies and Procedures

Job Description

Q-Solution provide a range of services to our public sector clients, delivered through a mix of permanent and contract staff. This role is for an individual to provide all elements of HR support to the business as we continue to grow in the services we provide and the team responsible for delivering those services.

Our Requirement

We are seeking a candidate to join our team on a part-time basis. Initially, the role will require approximately three days of work per week, with the potential to transition to full-time as the team grows. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of five years of HR experience, showcasing a broad range of HR services. Additionally, they must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also taking individual responsibility for delivering HR functions to the business.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Updating, maintaining and, where necessary, creating company policies and procedures related to HR to ensure we remain compliant with regulations, industry best practice and support of high working standards
• Managing staff training plans, ensuring all staff maintain a minimum level of skills and knowledge and are actively working towards and achieving their own personal career development plans
• Support annual perform appraisals and half yearly appraisals for all staff
• Maintain and manage our skills tooling, ensuring that the organisation has the necessary skills within the team or to report where gaps may exist
• Support our hiring of new members of staff including company initiatives around trainees and apprentices
• Supporting the disciplinary and dismissal processes where necessary
• Providing guidance and supporting the implementation of new/alternate ways of working to ensure HR is embedded in the services we provide and positively impacts our staff and customers.
• Working alongside our legal team, they will be responsible for the potential transition of staff into the organisation under TUP.

Mandatory Skills

The candidate must exhibit the following primary skills:

• Microsoft Office 365 tools – Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communications skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and to take ownership and delivery of HR/
• Ability to lead end-to-end hiring processes, workforce planning, and employer branding.
• Proficiency in handling conflict resolution, grievances, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Knowledge of salary benchmarking, structuring benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Experience implementing appraisal systems, KPIs, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of local and international labour laws, data privacy, and compliance practices.
• Skilled in mediating disputes and facilitating fair outcomes
• High empathy and tact when dealing with sensitive issues.

Supporting Skills

The candidate could demonstrate the following supporting skills:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, PHR/SPHR, or equivalents are highly desirable
• Comfortable delivering training sessions, reports, and updates
• Experience with using Skills Base tool beneficial