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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to step into a newly created role within a growing and unique business. Reporting to the CEO, you鈥檒l shape and deliver the HR strategy, supporting business growth and embedding a positive, values-led culture.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽25 hours spread across the week
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Office based in Bicester, Oxfordshire
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Salary 拢45K - 拢50K FTE (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and implement HR strategy, objectives, and improvement plans aligned with business needs
- Work with management to set and deliver short- and long-term departmental goals and staffing plans
- Provide operational HR support and advice to management across all areas of HR activity
- Develop and maintain competitive remuneration and benefits policies to attract and retain talent
- Lead recruitment across all levels of the business in line with company values and competency requirements
- Oversee HR processes, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
- Regularly update HR policies and practices to remain current and compliant
- Manage the performance management system and training & development processes within agreed timelines and budgets
- Support managers in implementing training, personal development, and improvement plans
- Handle employee relations issues, safeguarding company reputation and culture
- Produce and manage annual HR budgets and quarterly board reports
- Collaborate with finance on payroll and annual salary review processes
- Represent HR in central projects and key business planning meetings
Requirements
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
- Flexible communication style with the ability to adapt to different audiences
- Courage to drive initiatives and overcome challenges
- Calm, emotionally resilient, with a sense of humour
- Process-driven with strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach
Likely Background & Qualifications
- HR experience, with a strong generalist focus
- Proven ability to design and deliver HR initiatives in entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses
- Self-starter, capable of working independently
- Strong track record in performance management and talent development
- Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments
- Passion for recruitment and talent management
- Degree-level education in HR, Organisational Development, or Organisational Psychology (preferred)
- Recognised coaching qualification (advantageous)
