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

MORI; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic baby clothing brand in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This part-time role involves leading HR activities, managing remote and in-office teams, and ensuring compliance with UK HR legislation. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach and proven experience in a small business environment, with responsibilities ranging from recruitment to employee engagement. Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the West London office

Flexible working hours

Up to 50% discount on collections

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Implement and monitor HR systems, policies, and procedures.

Skills

HR management

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK HR legislation

Team management

Proactive approach

Job description

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 Brand (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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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