Job Description

Location: Office-based in Ancoats, Manchester

Hours: 2-3 days per week

Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 FTE

We're looking for a people-first HR Officer to join our friendly and purpose-driven architectural studio in Manchester. This part-time role (2-3 days/week) is ideal for someone who thrives on delivering great HR support, managing systems like Sage HR, and contributing to meaningful work.

You'll be joining a creative, employee-owned practice where wellbeing, collaboration and values truly matter. If you're organised, approachable and want to make a difference in a generalist HR role, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

We're looking for a capable, people-focused HR Officer to support the day-to-day running of the People function. This is a generalist role with an emphasis on process, systems, and proactive support. You'll work closely with the Director of People & Culture and the People Business Partner and play a key role in keeping our HR operations smooth, compliant, and people-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration HR Systems & Reporting People Processes Culture & Support

Essential Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in an HR support or officer-level role Confident using Sage HR (or similar HRIS) Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail Good understanding of UK employment law basics Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information Clear communicator, both written and verbal Friendly, professional, and collaborative in approach

Desirable, but not essential:

CIPD Level 3+ Experience in a creative or professional services environment Awareness of employee ownership, B Corp, or purpose-led business models

Why Join Buttress?

We are employee-owned with a people-first culture. You'll experience:

Flexible and hybrid working options Access to training, CPDs and mentoring Active wellbeing programme and mental health support Open forums for discussion and decision-making Respect, inclusion and collaboration at every level Cake and socials -- of course

Benefits:

We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata) Enrolment into our Vitality Health Insurance Plan Free annual flu vaccinations Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Enhanced sick pay scheme Wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aiders Cycle-to-work scheme Tech scheme Staff trip Pension with employer contributions at 3% Long service recognition

Interested?

To apply or find out more, email opportunities@buttress.net quoting BUTHRO25 with your CV and a short covering note. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive, supportive studio.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person