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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