Role: HR & Office Manager - UK & EU Location: South West, London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTE (DoE); pro rata for part-time Permanent 4-5 days per week, 3-4 preferably in the office Ref: VFR 3176 VisionFR is excited to be helping a dynamic, relative start-up company in the EV space – A new and Dynamic concept. The company is around permanent 30 staff and growing; based in the UK and also operating in Europe. They are professional, bright yet fun and looking for an energetic individual to join them as their HR & Office Manager. The HR & Office Manager will embody and promote the company values, playing a pivotal role in fostering a culture that reflects the company mission. Your expertise will be crucial in creating a supportive, engaging and efficient work environment that resonates with the company values of trust, humanity, and humour. This role demands a proactive, adaptable, and strategic thinker who can work closely with the entire team to drive HR processes and ensure a supportive, efficient and inclusive workplace, aligning with the company commitment to build a positive future. Key accountabilities As the HR Manager, your proactive approach and process-driven mindset will be vital in: Operating at both an operational and strategic level to support the business in achieving its aims Guiding and supporting employees and management on HR-related issues, with an emphasis on proactive solutions Administering benefits, compensation and pay processes. Ensuring the effectiveness of end-to-end employment processes like onboarding, performance management, development, and off-boarding Championing legal compliance and the introduction of best practices, focusing on proactive risk management. Assessing employee engagement and productivity, with a proactive stance on recommending and implementing improvement actions Designing communication strategies that empower employees, facilitating proactive feedback and involvement. Developing proactive engagement, recognition, development, wellness and diversity programs. Building a strong partnership with senior managers to foster a culture of trust, recognition, and proactive engagement. As the Office Manager you will: Maintain smooth functioning of all office systems with an approachable and proactive approach to problem-solving. Manage office equipment, supplies, and facility upkeep, anticipating needs and addressing issues promptly. Manage the relationships with vendors and suppliers including cleaners, landlord, IT and security etc, maintaining strong relationships, resolving issues efficiently. Oversee service contracts with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring effective compliance and cost savings or improvements are made where viable. Manage the onsite food ordering and deliveries, ensuring staff members needs are met and savings are made where possible. Coordinate all internal events, including setup, equipment requirements, and catering arrangements, seeking support from colleagues when needed. Work with the CEO’s EA on proactively preparing for large meetings, ensuring all technical and logistical needs are anticipated and met, for example Town Halls. Skills & Experience Our Client is looking for a part-time HR Manager with: A degree in HRM or related field and/or CIPD level 5 or 7 qualified. Demonstrable experience in collaborating with management to achieve company aims, with a focus on proactive and strategic HR solutions. Several years as an HR generalist, with a strong grounding in all HR aspects, emphasizing process improvement and proactive initiatives. Self-motivation, exceptional organizational and time management abilities, thriving in ambiguous situations by being proactive and adaptable. A strong commercial focus, with the ability to understand and align HR strategies with business objectives. The ability to develop strong working relationships across all levels, collaborating effectively both geographically and functionally. Experience dealing EU offices or EU employment regulations from an HR perspective Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal Language skills in either French, Spanish or Italian and advantage VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.