HR Manager in Banbury

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 achieved
• Employee 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 organisation
• Recruitment 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 capability
• Engagement, 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 providers
• Leadership 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 events

As 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 approach

What'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.