At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR activities, support teams, and manage recruitment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: MORI, a trendy baby clothing brand with a mission to inspire kinder generations.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid working, and up to 50% discount on collections.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a hands-on role during maternity cover.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing business while fostering a positive company culture.
- Qualifications: Experience as an HR Manager in small businesses and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
MORI is a digitally native, direct-to-consumer baby and toddler clothing brand established and headquartered in London. We exist to inspire parents to raise kinder generations so together we can give babies a softer & stronger start. We are a hard‑working and close‑knit team dedicated to creating quality products and a brand loved by parents, globally.
We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager with small business experience to cover a 12‑month maternity leave on a part‑time 20 hour per week basis, commencing February 2026. This hands‑on, generalist role involves managing all HR activities across the business, supporting both remote and in‑office teams, and overseeing a remote HR Coordinator to keep operations running smoothly.
You will take ownership of all HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, and office operations, making this role ideal for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and being involved in every aspect of HR in a dynamic, fast‑paced small business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver all HR activities across the business during maternity cover
- Manage, mentor and support the remote HR Coordinator
- Act as a trusted point of contact for senior management, all employees and contractors
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes
- Lead employee engagement, motivation and retention initiatives
- Implement and monitor HR systems, policies and procedures
- Foster a positive, healthy working environment – both remote and in‑office
- Compile and coordinate payroll
- Project‑manage performance review cycles and champion professional development
- Plan regular company socials (in‑person and remote) and cultural and reward initiatives
- Ensure legal compliance across all HR activities in the UK and in South Africa
- Report to senior management with HR metrics and insights to support decision‑making
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in a small or medium‑sized business
- Hands‑on, proactive approach, comfortable with a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality
- Experience managing remote and in‑office teams
- Strong interpersonal skills; kind, compassionate, collaborative and personable
- Sound knowledge of UK HR legislation and compliance
- Ability to step into an existing HR function and keep operations running seamlessly
What We Offer
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in our West London office
- Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm)
- Opportunity to lead HR in a small but growing business
- Supportive, kind and collaborative team environment
- Chance to make a real impact and maintain a strong company culture during maternity cover
- Up to 50% discount on our collections
HR Manager (20 hours weekly, 12-month maternity cover) employer: MORI
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