HR Manager

HR Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join a growing and unique business in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Manager will shape and deliver the HR strategy, supporting business growth and embedding a positive, values-led culture across the organisation.

Key Details:

• Part-time: 25 hours per week (flexible across the week)

• Location: Office based in Bicester, Oxfordshire

• Salary: £45K £50K FTE (DOE)

The Role

As our HR Manager, you ll play a pivotal role in driving the people strategy and ensuring the HR function supports both immediate operational needs and long-term growth. You ll act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, ensuring our culture, policies, and practices reflect our values and business ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement HR strategy, objectives, and improvement plans aligned with business needs

• Partner with management to set and deliver short- and long-term departmental goals and workforce plans

• Provide hands-on, operational HR support and advice across all areas of HR activity

• Develop and maintain competitive remuneration and benefits policies to attract and retain top talent

• Lead recruitment across all levels of the business, ensuring alignment with company values and competencies

• Oversee HR processes, ensuring compliance, consistency, and accurate reporting

• Regularly review and update HR policies and practices to remain current and compliant

• Manage performance management systems and oversee training and development initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets

• Support managers with employee development and improvement plans

• Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and care, protecting company culture and reputation

• Produce and manage annual HR budgets and quarterly board reports

• Collaborate closely with finance on payroll and annual salary review processes

• Represent HR in company-wide projects and business planning meetings

About You

You ll be a confident and adaptable HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach and can balance day-to-day operational HR with long-term culture building.

Desired Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness

• High energy levels and resilience under pressure

• Collaborative team player with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• Clear and flexible communicator, able to adapt style to different audiences

• Courageous, solutions-focused, and able to overcome challenges with empathy and humour

• Process-driven with excellent attention to detail and a pragmatic mindset

Background & Qualifications

• Proven HR experience with a strong generalist background

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR initiatives in entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses

• Self-starter who can work independently and confidently advise senior leaders

• Strong track record in performance management, employee engagement, and talent development

• Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments

• Passion for recruitment and building strong talent pipelines

• Degree-level qualification in HR, Organisational Development, or Organisational Psychology (preferred)

• Recognised coaching qualification (advantageous)

If you re an experienced HR Manager seeking a role where you can make a real impact, shape culture, and influence growth in a values-led organisation, we d love to hear from you.