HR Manager

HR Manager

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire 

Salary: £50,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a well established organisation within the professional services sector. This is a broad, hands on role where you’ll lead the operational delivery of HR, shape people strategy, and act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the business.
You’ll be joining a forward thinking environment where people, culture and continuous improvement are at the heart of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning & Operations

•    Partner with senior leadership to shape and deliver the people strategy.
•    Align HR initiatives with business goals to drive measurable outcomes.
•    Use HR data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
•    Oversee HR systems and employee records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
•    Support workforce planning, salary budgeting and training allocation.
•    Monitor trainee and apprentice development and study progress.
•    Manage a varied workload while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Employee Relations & HR Expertise

•    Provide expert advice on UK employment law and HR best practice.
•    Lead and manage ER cases including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance.
•    Review and enhance policies, procedures and working practices.
•    Ensure HR processes are consistently followed and continuously improved.

Talent Attraction

•    Lead and develop the organisation’s recruitment approach.
•    Drive proactive, multi channel attraction strategies (direct sourcing, social media, events, referrals).
•    Ensure a smooth, professional and engaging candidate experience.

Talent Development

•    Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure a strong start for new joiners.
•    Identify and deliver learning and development initiatives that support growth.

Engagement & Retention

•    Lead employee engagement surveys and support action planning.
•    Support reward and recognition initiatives that drive retention and performance.
•    Create opportunities for employee voice and meaningful consultation.

Performance & Payroll

•    Manage and evolve the appraisal process and performance cycle.
•    Coach managers on effective performance management.
•    Oversee payroll inputs for the external provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

External Insight & Partnerships

•    Build relationships with external providers including recruiters and training partners.
•    Stay informed on legislative changes and market trends to support organisational readiness.

Internal Culture & Communication

•    Support internal communications and people focused initiatives.
•    Contribute to CSR, social and charitable activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

•    Support health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and first aid provision.
Leadership & Team Management
•    Lead, coach and develop the HR team.
•    Delegate effectively and support continuous development.
•    Contribute to wider business initiatives as required.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Experience

•    CIPD qualified (or degree/equivalent experience).
•    Minimum 5 years’ HR experience in a commercial environment, including 2+ years at HR Manager level.
•    Strong, up to date knowledge of UK employment law.
•    Experience within commercial or professional services environments.
•    Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
•    Confident using HR systems and data to inform decisions.

Personal Qualities

•    Credible, approachable and able to build trust quickly.
•    Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
•    Proactive, solutions focused and commercially aware.
•    Resilient, driven and self motivated.
•    Discreet and professional when handling sensitive matters.

Additional Requirements

•    Within commuting distance of Banbury.
•    Willingness to travel to other offices when required.

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