HR Officer - Part Time
DUDLEY,
United Kingdom
We are looking for a part-time HR professional to support the day-to-day people administration of the business. This role is focused on keeping processes organised, compliant, and consistent, while maintaining a practical and people-focused approach. This is a new role and we are looking for a progressive, qualified HR professional looking to join and make an impact in a progressive organisation as it continues on its successful growth and investment
You will work under the QHSE manager, providing reliable HR support without unnecessary complexity and assisting in ISO45001 compliance.
Initially this will be a 10 hour per week role with flexible working times.
Ideally 09:00 - 14:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Manage Employee records, contracts and HR documentation
- Supporting recruitment administration and onboarding
- Tracking holidays, sickness and absence
- Performing staff appraisals
- Acting as first point of contact on HR matters
- Liaising with external HR consultants or legal advisors where required
Must Have
- Previous experience in an HR admin or officer role
- Hands on experience in policy and contracts
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Be calm, trusted and discreet
- Be operational, not fluffy
Nice to have
- Experience working with QHSE & compliance
- CIPD qualification level 5
- Change management experience
- Experience of Odoo ERP system
What's great in the job?
- Autonomy and trust – you’re brought in to run HR properly, not micromanaged or second-guessed
- Real impact – your work directly affects people, fairness, and stability across the business
- Straight-talking leadership – decisions are made clearly and followed through; no politics or box-ticking
- Flexible, part-time structure – genuinely suited to 1 day per week, with respect for boundaries
- Established workforce – long-serving employees who value consistency and fairness
- Practical HR, not corporate theatre – focus on contracts, compliance, and people, not endless initiatives
- Supportive working relationship with QHSE – clear interface with training, competence, and compliance
- Growing business with momentum – change is happening, but sensibly and with purpose
- Manufacturing environment with variety – no two weeks are the same
- A role where good HR is genuinely appreciated – not firefighting, not sidelined
- Supported - External HR consultant and talent management consultant
About Us
What We Offer
We offer a part-time, permanent role in a well-established manufacturing business where HR is genuinely valued and supported. This is a practical, hands-on position with real autonomy, working closely with senior leadership to ensure people matters are handled fairly, consistently, and compliantly. You’ll be trusted to get on with the job, given direct access to decision-makers, and supported in shaping sensible HR processes as the business continues to evolve. It’s a stable, long-term opportunity, suited to someone who values clarity, integrity, and making a meaningful difference in a down-to-earth working environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and are committed to fair and consistent recruitment practices based on merit, experience, and values.
