About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Part-Time HR Manager or Officer to join our team. This role provides key support to the Senior HR Manager, with a focus on employee relations across Europe and the effective management of payroll processes. This is a high-impact, varied role at an exciting moment for our team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, who can build credibility and develop relationships quickly, and brings a willingness to get things done. In return, we offer a genuinely collaborative team spirit, where every day flexibility is supported, but high standards and the willingness to go the extra mile is asked in return.
Responsibilities
- Support the Senior HR Manager on employee relations (ER) matters across multiple European jurisdictions, from routine queries through to more complex cases
- Line manage two payroll administrators (job share), providing day-to-day support, direction, and quality oversight
- Manage payroll and benefit processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting ongoing integration and process improvement
- Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Act as a trusted, knowledgeable point of contact for employees and managers with HR queries
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in a broad HR generalist or HR management role
- A strong employee relations background, with the confidence to advise and manage cases independently and an understanding of European employment considerations
- Experience managing payroll, ideally across multiple countries
- Strong organisational skills with a capability to juggle multiple priorities and to work independently
- Comfort with change, ambiguity, and being part a function that is actively evolving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and motivation to build relationships
- Experience managing or mentoring others within an HR or payroll function
- Strong verbal and written English language skills
Skills
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- HR policy development
- HR query handling
- Organisational skills
- Change management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Mentoring
- English language proficiency
- European employment law considerations
Location
- Europe (Hybrid)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- HR Manager or Officer
- Experienced
Benefits
- Flexibility
Equal Opportunity
- Oxera is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity at all levels of the organisation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
