As HR Manager, youll be responsible for:
HR Strategy and Operations
* Partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of people strategies aligned to business objectives
* Use HR data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
* Oversee HR systems, processes, and employee records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
* Support workforce planning, budgeting, and resource management activities
* Monitor trainee and apprentice development, ensuring progress and performance objectives are achieved
Employee Relations
* Provide expert advice on employment law and HR best practice
* Manage a range of employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases
* Review and enhance policies and procedures to support business needs
* Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and effectively across the organisation
Recruitment and Talent
* Lead recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers and external agencies
* Develop attraction strategies across multiple channels to secure high-quality talent
* Ensure an excellent candidate and onboarding experience
* Identify and deliver learning and development initiatives that support employee growth and organisational capability
Engagement, Performance and Reward
* Lead employee engagement initiatives and support action planning following survey feedback
* Support reward, recognition, and retention activities
* Manage and continually improve performance review processes
* Coach and support managers in effective performance management practices
* Coordinate payroll submissions with external providers
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business
* Lead, coach, and develop members of the HR team
* Manage relationships with external providers, including recruitment and training partners
* Contribute to wider business initiatives, employee wellbeing activities, and company events
As HR Manager, you must be/have:
* CIPD qualification, degree, or equivalent HR experience
* A minimum of 5 years HR experience, including at least 2 years operating at HR Manager level
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
* Experience within a commercial or professional services environment
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Confidence using HR systems and people data to support decision-making
* A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
Whats on Offer?
* Salary of up to £50,000
* Flexi-working environment
* Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
* Use of benefits platform
* Life assurance
* Flexible working Structure: Flex-e
* Private Medical Insurance, provided by Vitality
* Medical Cash Plan, provided by Health Shield
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Supportive and collaborative culture
* Varied and strategic HR role with genuine autonomy
* Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to join a well-established professional services organisation based in Banbury on a full time, permanent basis.
This is a broad and varied role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while working closely with senior leadership to deliver people initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and organisational performance.
As a trusted advisor to managers and employees, you will play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, driving best practice, and ensuring compliance across all areas of HR.
If youre an experienced HR professional looking for a broad and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, wed love to hear from you.
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