We are looking for an experienced HR professional looking to join a growth business in Abingdon. This is a standalone HR Manager role, which will play a pivotal part in overseeing the day to day HR operations, as well as providing strategic input and guidance to the board. This is a permanent role paying £50,000 - £60,0000 DOE, offering hybrid working from their offices based in Abingdon. What You'll Be Doing As HR Manager, you will play a key role in aligning people-focused objectives with company strategy. Responsibilities include: Driving HR strategy in partnership with senior stakeholders. Providing professional HR services, including: Employee relations (e.g., grievances, disputes, performance, and absence management). Recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. Policy and process development in line with employment legislation. Supporting payroll operations and liaising with Finance for payroll inputs. Overseeing appraisals, rewards, and benefits systems. Leading change management initiatives. Maintaining HR systems and ensuring GDPR compliance. Championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including employee relations and recruitment. Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in managing HR systems and data in line with GDPR requirements. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Desirable: Experience in the energy sector or a related industry. CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above). Familiarity with payroll processes and salary sacrifice schemes. What's on Offer Salary £50,000 - £60,000 DOE and discretionary performance-based bonus. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Contributory pension scheme and life insurance. Access to a health cashback plan and 24/7 private GP services. Flexible working options. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts, and smart home product discounts. A dog-friendly office environment. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself