HR Manager

HR Manager (Part-Time, 21 Hours) - Make a Real Difference to Young People's Mental Health

Croydon £44,069 (Pro Rata) + great benefits 18-month FTC Office-based

Are you an experienced HR professional who wants your work to truly matter ? Do you thrive in values-led environments where culture, wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of everything?

A well-established mental health charity supporting children and young people, is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking HR Manager to lead and elevate its HR function during an exciting period of growth and development. This role offers you the opportunity to influence culture, modernise systems, and build strong foundations that directly enable frontline teams to support the rising mental health needs of young people.

The organisation has expanded rapidly in response to increased demand for its services. As HR Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring the people experience is consistent, legally compliant, inclusive, and truly supportive. You'll join our client at a pivotal time: the first six months will focus on a full review and refresh of all HR policies, processes and systems. You'll work closely with senior leaders to build a best-in-class HR service that enables the charity to thrive.

This is your chance to make a mark and create meaningful, lasting impact.

As the organisation's HR lead, you will:

• Modernise HR systems, including researching and implementing new HR software
• Review and update all HR policies, procedures, and the staff handbook
• Coach and support managers on ER, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Champion equality, diversity & inclusion across the organisation
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and compliance activities
• Deliver training, workshops and HR presentations to staff and managers
• Line manage a part-time HR Administrator
• Ensure HR admin, contracts, DBS, annual leave calculations and staff records are accurate and compliant
• Support learning and development, including mandatory training and CPD tracking
• Drive employee engagement and support wellbeing initiatives

Every day will be fulfilling, varied, and truly people-focused and you'll succeed in this role if you bring a blend of HR expertise, empathy, and proactive energy.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience working as an HR Manager or senior HR professional
• Experience setting up HR systems and implementing new processes
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• CIPD Diploma-level qualification (essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office 365
• A calm, inclusive and supportive approach when working with colleagues at all levels
• A genuine commitment to mental health, equality, diversity, and inclusion

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, influence, and purpose. Be part of something that genuinely changes lives. If you're motivated by purpose, people, and making a difference, this role is the perfect next step. Apply today and get in touch.