Part-time HR & Compliance Manager in Godalming - The Recruitment Consultancy

Are you looking to make a real difference in a part-time role for a superb company, with flexible hours to suit your commitments outside work?

An established and growing UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of Human Resources, Compliance, Health & Safety, and Operational Governance.

This is a broad and varied role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on management responsibility. The successful candidate will ensure the business remains compliant with legal, regulatory, and quality requirements while fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing working environment.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook in line with UK employment legislation.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary issues, grievances, and performance concerns.
• Oversee training records, skills matrices, and employee development plans.
• Ensure personnel records are maintained confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

• Ensure the organisation meets all relevant legal, regulatory, and industry compliance obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers, policies, records, and reporting frameworks.
• Support business continuity planning, risk management, and operational governance activities.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders as required.

• Act as the lead contact for Health & Safety matters across the business.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain Health & Safety policies and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including COSHH, DSE, and fire safety requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver Health & Safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Promote and maintain safe systems of work across all departments.

• Maintain and develop ISO management systems, including ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate external audits and certification processes.
• Ensure documentation and operating procedures meet audit and compliance standards.

• Manage the organisation's insurance portfolio, including liability, property, motor, and professional indemnity policies.
• Coordinate renewals, claims management, and insurer relationships.
• Review business risks and ensure appropriate levels of cover are maintained.

• Oversee company vehicle fleet compliance, maintenance schedules, MOTs, servicing, and usage policies.
• Maintain driver records and licence checks.
• Monitor fleet costs, fuel usage, and overall efficiency.

• Administer employee benefits, wellbeing programmes, and health-related schemes.
• Act as the key point of contact for employees and external providers.
• Support initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience within a senior HR, Compliance, Health & Safety, or combined operational management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing ISO management systems and supporting external audits.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to advise managers and build effective working relationships.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 or above.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, technical, or similar environment.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, together with the opportunity to play a key role within a successful and growing organisation. Training will be provided where required.