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HR Manager (20 hours weekly, 12-month maternity cover)MORI • England, GB
HR Manager (20 hours weekly, 12-month maternity cover)

HR Manager (20 hours weekly, 12-month maternity cover)

MORI • England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

HR Manager (20 hours weekly, 12-month maternity cover)

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. For a young emerging brand, MORI has achieved significant critical acclaim and global recognition, partly fuelled by celebrity endorsements such as Kim Kardashian and other influencers, as well as winning multiple awards incl. Best Baby Bran d (2018, 2019, 2020), Most Eco-Friendly Brand (2020, 2021, 2022), The Queen's Awards for Enterprise (2022), Can’t Live Without Parenting Product (2021, 2023), Made for Mum (2024), Best Sleepwear Brand, My Baba Awards (2025).

The Role

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

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Human Resources

Industries

  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
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