Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment
Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds city centre 16 hours per week £36,000 to £40,000 FTE (pro-rated to £14,400 to £17,300) Sarah McKenna HR is exclusively partnering with Khalbros on this appointment. A newly created part-time HR role at a growing Leeds-based business, offering genuine ownership of the HR function, real flexibility around how hours are worked, and the opportunity to shape an HR function during a period of significant growth. What's on offer: 16 hours per week with a genuinely agile approach to how those hours are worked Hybrid working from an office in central Leeds £36,000 to £40,000 FTE depending on experience Cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance A friendly, open, and genuinely social team The chance to build an HR function from the ground up inside a business that is going places The role Reporting into the leadership team, you will own the full employee lifecycle across the group. You will be joining a well-run, stable business. Retention is excellent), line managers are engaged, and a retained consultancy sits in the background for complex employment matters. Your focus will be on bringing structure, consistency, and day-to-day confidence to how they manage their people. Your responsibilities will include: HR compliance, contracts, DBS checks, and right-to-work administration Onboarding, probation management, and return-to-work processes Scheduling, attending, minuting, and formally following up on performance reviews Annual leave, sickness, and family leave administration Benefits administration across the cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance First-line apprentice support and administration Award applications on behalf of the business Recruitment for junior and facilities-team roles Rota and timetable support for the site-based facilities team Maintaining policies, handbook, and procedures in line with current UK employment law Supporting and coaching line managers on people-management matters This is an HR-first role, but as you'll be working within a small and agile team, everyone works together to deliver. So you'll be happy to get involved in aspects of the day to day that may not sit within the HR remit. Who they are looking for An experienced HR generalist, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or above, with a track record of operating as a standalone or near-standalone HR professional. Specifically, you will bring: Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice A clear view of what good HR looks like, how to put it in place, and how to keep improving it over time The confidence to introduce structure from scratch, with the commercial judgement to know what matters most and what can wait Excellent written communication, particularly around formal follow-up, note-taking, and record-keeping A calm, credible approach to sensitive and confidential matters The experience and presence to coach and support line managers About Khalbros Khalbros is a Leeds-based private equity property investor and developer, behind some of the most significant regeneration projects in Leeds city centre and the wider region. Founded by brothers David and Michael Khalastchi, it is a professional business with a friendly, open, and collaborative culture. The team is flat rather than hierarchical, with leadership that values straightforward communication and trusts people to get on with the job. As the group has grown to around 40 staff, they are bringing HR in-house for the first time, and are looking for someone who will be a safe pair of hands on the fundamentals and a genuine contributor to a business that is growing quickly. How to apply Sarah McKenna HR is exclusively partnering with Khalbros on this appointment. To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note highlighting your experience in line with the requirements. It doesn't have to be long, but due to the expected interest in this role, we do want to understand how your experience fits, along with your expectations around part-time hours and hybrid working.
Leeds city centre 16 hours per week £36,000 to £40,000 FTE (pro-rated to £14,400 to £17,300) Sarah McKenna HR is exclusively partnering with Khalbros on this appointment. A newly created part-time HR role at a growing Leeds-based business, offering genuine ownership of the HR function, real flexibility around how hours are worked, and the opportunity to shape an HR function during a period of significant growth. What's on offer: 16 hours per week with a genuinely agile approach to how those hours are worked Hybrid working from an office in central Leeds £36,000 to £40,000 FTE depending on experience Cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance A friendly, open, and genuinely social team The chance to build an HR function from the ground up inside a business that is going places The role Reporting into the leadership team, you will own the full employee lifecycle across the group. You will be joining a well-run, stable business. Retention is excellent), line managers are engaged, and a retained consultancy sits in the background for complex employment matters. Your focus will be on bringing structure, consistency, and day-to-day confidence to how they manage their people. Your responsibilities will include: HR compliance, contracts, DBS checks, and right-to-work administration Onboarding, probation management, and return-to-work processes Scheduling, attending, minuting, and formally following up on performance reviews Annual leave, sickness, and family leave administration Benefits administration across the cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance First-line apprentice support and administration Award applications on behalf of the business Recruitment for junior and facilities-team roles Rota and timetable support for the site-based facilities team Maintaining policies, handbook, and procedures in line with current UK employment law Supporting and coaching line managers on people-management matters This is an HR-first role, but as you'll be working within a small and agile team, everyone works together to deliver. So you'll be happy to get involved in aspects of the day to day that may not sit within the HR remit. Who they are looking for An experienced HR generalist, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or above, with a track record of operating as a standalone or near-standalone HR professional. Specifically, you will bring: Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice A clear view of what good HR looks like, how to put it in place, and how to keep improving it over time The confidence to introduce structure from scratch, with the commercial judgement to know what matters most and what can wait Excellent written communication, particularly around formal follow-up, note-taking, and record-keeping A calm, credible approach to sensitive and confidential matters The experience and presence to coach and support line managers About Khalbros Khalbros is a Leeds-based private equity property investor and developer, behind some of the most significant regeneration projects in Leeds city centre and the wider region. Founded by brothers David and Michael Khalastchi, it is a professional business with a friendly, open, and collaborative culture. The team is flat rather than hierarchical, with leadership that values straightforward communication and trusts people to get on with the job. As the group has grown to around 40 staff, they are bringing HR in-house for the first time, and are looking for someone who will be a safe pair of hands on the fundamentals and a genuine contributor to a business that is growing quickly. How to apply Sarah McKenna HR is exclusively partnering with Khalbros on this appointment. To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note highlighting your experience in line with the requirements. It doesn't have to be long, but due to the expected interest in this role, we do want to understand how your experience fits, along with your expectations around part-time hours and hybrid working.
Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment
Durham, County Durham
Waythrough 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Circa £60,000 Hybrid with weekly presence in Bowburn, North East Sarah McKenna HR is delighted to be partnering with Waythrough on the recruitment of this key appointment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced L&D leader to join a large national charity at a really exciting point in its journey. About Waythrough Waythrough is a large national charity supporting people with substance misuse, mental health challenges and complex needs. With a workforce of nearly 4,000 people across a wide range of services, the organisation is committed to making a real difference to the lives of the people it supports. Waythrough was formed through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship and is now focused on bringing the best of both organisations together. The L&D function plays a central role in that, and we are now looking for an interim Head of Learning, Leadership and Development to lead the team through the next stage of that journey. The role This is a hands on senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day to day running of the L&D function. You will lead a team of 18 with 3 direct reports, manage a budget of around £1m and be the key L&D contact for senior leaders and operational managers across the organisation. Post merger, there is still work to do to align training materials, systems and processes into a single coherent offer, and you will lead that work alongside the ongoing operational delivery. You will also provide strategic oversight of key projects including leadership development, talent and succession planning and a competency framework linked to pay progression. As an interim appointment, you will also be asked to bring a fresh perspective on how the function is structured and what it needs to look like in the longer term, feeding back your recommendations to the Director of Culture and Workforce Development. What we are looking for We need an experienced L&D leader who has run a function before and can demonstrate a genuine track record of operational delivery alongside strong people leadership. You will be comfortable working in a complex, fast paced environment and will have the skills to build relationships quickly, provide clear direction and bring a team with you. Sector experience in charity, health, social care or housing is an advantage but is not essential. What matters most is your depth of L&D knowledge, your leadership ability and your collaborative approach. Essential experience and skills Significant experience in a senior L&D leadership role within a large, complex multi-site organisation A strong track record of managing and developing L&D teams including managers and specialist trainers Solid operational experience running an L&D function including mandatory training, scheduling, evaluation and quality Experience of working through organisational change or post-merger environments Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence and advise at a senior level Experience of managing budgets and overseeing external training providers and contracts Good knowledge of digital learning, blended delivery approaches and learning management systems Ability to attend our Bowburn office in the Northeast on a weekly basis Desirable CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional qualification Experience of designing competency frameworks or talent management programmes Background in the charity, health, social care or housing sectors What Waythrough offers Salary of circa £60,000 27 days annual leave rising to 32 days after one year, plus an additional birthday leave day Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending on length of service Defined contribution pension with 4.5% employer contribution matched up to 6.5% Life assurance at 3 times annual salary Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Blue Light Card reimbursement, Cycle to Work scheme, Recommend a Friend bonus of 500 pounds and a range of retail discounts How to apply This role is being recruited on a confidential basis. To find out more or to register your interest please contact Sarah McKenna. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
Waythrough 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Circa £60,000 Hybrid with weekly presence in Bowburn, North East Sarah McKenna HR is delighted to be partnering with Waythrough on the recruitment of this key appointment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced L&D leader to join a large national charity at a really exciting point in its journey. About Waythrough Waythrough is a large national charity supporting people with substance misuse, mental health challenges and complex needs. With a workforce of nearly 4,000 people across a wide range of services, the organisation is committed to making a real difference to the lives of the people it supports. Waythrough was formed through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship and is now focused on bringing the best of both organisations together. The L&D function plays a central role in that, and we are now looking for an interim Head of Learning, Leadership and Development to lead the team through the next stage of that journey. The role This is a hands on senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day to day running of the L&D function. You will lead a team of 18 with 3 direct reports, manage a budget of around £1m and be the key L&D contact for senior leaders and operational managers across the organisation. Post merger, there is still work to do to align training materials, systems and processes into a single coherent offer, and you will lead that work alongside the ongoing operational delivery. You will also provide strategic oversight of key projects including leadership development, talent and succession planning and a competency framework linked to pay progression. As an interim appointment, you will also be asked to bring a fresh perspective on how the function is structured and what it needs to look like in the longer term, feeding back your recommendations to the Director of Culture and Workforce Development. What we are looking for We need an experienced L&D leader who has run a function before and can demonstrate a genuine track record of operational delivery alongside strong people leadership. You will be comfortable working in a complex, fast paced environment and will have the skills to build relationships quickly, provide clear direction and bring a team with you. Sector experience in charity, health, social care or housing is an advantage but is not essential. What matters most is your depth of L&D knowledge, your leadership ability and your collaborative approach. Essential experience and skills Significant experience in a senior L&D leadership role within a large, complex multi-site organisation A strong track record of managing and developing L&D teams including managers and specialist trainers Solid operational experience running an L&D function including mandatory training, scheduling, evaluation and quality Experience of working through organisational change or post-merger environments Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence and advise at a senior level Experience of managing budgets and overseeing external training providers and contracts Good knowledge of digital learning, blended delivery approaches and learning management systems Ability to attend our Bowburn office in the Northeast on a weekly basis Desirable CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional qualification Experience of designing competency frameworks or talent management programmes Background in the charity, health, social care or housing sectors What Waythrough offers Salary of circa £60,000 27 days annual leave rising to 32 days after one year, plus an additional birthday leave day Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending on length of service Defined contribution pension with 4.5% employer contribution matched up to 6.5% Life assurance at 3 times annual salary Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Blue Light Card reimbursement, Cycle to Work scheme, Recommend a Friend bonus of 500 pounds and a range of retail discounts How to apply This role is being recruited on a confidential basis. To find out more or to register your interest please contact Sarah McKenna. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
