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:
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Part-time: 25 hours per week (flexible across the week)
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Location: Office based in Bicester, Oxfordshire
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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:
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Drive and implement HR strategy, objectives, and improvement plans aligned with business needs
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Partner with management to set and deliver short- and long-term departmental goals and workforce plans
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Provide hands-on, operational HR support and advice across all areas of HR activity
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Develop and maintain competitive remuneration and benefits policies to attract and retain top talent
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Lead recruitment across all levels of the business, ensuring alignment with company values and competencies
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Oversee HR processes, ensuring compliance, consistency, and accurate reporting
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Regularly review and update HR policies and practices to remain current and compliant
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Manage performance management systems and oversee training and development initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets
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Support managers with employee development and improvement plans
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Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and care, protecting company culture and reputation
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Produce and manage annual HR budgets and quarterly board reports
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Collaborate closely with finance on payroll and annual salary review processes
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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:
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Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
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High energy levels and resilience under pressure
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Collaborative team player with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
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Clear and flexible communicator, able to adapt style to different audiences
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Courageous, solutions-focused, and able to overcome challenges with empathy and humour
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Process-driven with excellent attention to detail and a pragmatic mindset
Background & Qualifications
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Proven HR experience with a strong generalist background
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Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR initiatives in entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses
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Self-starter who can work independently and confidently advise senior leaders
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Strong track record in performance management, employee engagement, and talent development
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Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments
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Passion for recruitment and building strong talent pipelines
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Degree-level qualification in HR, Organisational Development, or Organisational Psychology (preferred)
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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