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Permanent

Human Resources Manager (Part-Time)

Hays HR
Witney
money-bag £53000 - £58000/annum £55,000-58,000 FTE
Posted: 14 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 12 September 2026
Ref: 225493721

Hours: 24-30 hours per week (3 full days or 4 shorter days)
Parking: Onsite
Hybrid: Onsite

We''re partnering with a highly successful, values-led organisation seeking an experienced HR. Manager to join their leadership team in a visible and influential role. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional HR management and become a trusted adviser & commercial partner to operational leaders across a dynamic business unit. Working closely with senior leaders and site management teams, you''ll provide pragmatic, commercially focused HR support across a wide range of people matters, including:

  • Partnering with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and talent strategy.
  • Coaching and developing managers to build leadership capability.
  • Leading on employee relations matters and providing expert HR guidance.
  • Supporting succession planning, talent management and employee development initiatives.
  • Driving employee engagement, culture and wellbeing programmes.
  • Using HR data and business insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Contributing to wider people projects and organisational change initiatives.
  • Acting as a trusted adviser who can challenge constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to be both strategic and hands-on, with the freedom to influence decision-making and make a tangible impact on business performance.

About You

We''re looking for an experienced HR professional who can confidently operate in a Business Partner capacity and build credibility at all levels of the organisation.

  • Proven HR Business Partnering or Managerial experience within a commercial business
  • Strong employee relations expertise and sound employment law knowledge.
  • Experience coaching, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
  • The ability to balance commercial objectives with people considerations.
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise HR data.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.

Manufacturing experience would be beneficial but is not essential. More important is your ability to build trust, understand the wider business context and provide commercially relevant HR advice.

Why Apply?

This is a business that combines the warmth and autonomy of a local operation with the backing of a large international organisation. You''ll join a collaborative HR team, work with high-calibre leaders and be given genuine opportunities to develop your career whilst making a meaningful contribution to the success of the business.

If you''re looking for a role where you can be part of the leadership conversation, influence decisions and help shape the future of a growing business, we''d love to hear from you.

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