HR Manager

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.

As HR Manager, you'll 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 achievedEmployee 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 organisationRecruitment 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 capabilityEngagement, 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 providersLeadership 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 eventsAs 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 approachWhat's 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 If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you