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

MORI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% discount on collections

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A direct-to-consumer clothing brand in the UK seeks a part-time HR Manager for 12-month maternity cover. You will oversee all HR activities, managing both remote and in-office teams. Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. The ideal candidate has HR management experience in small businesses, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of UK HR legislation. The position offers hybrid working and a chance to shape the company's culture during this critical time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in a small or medium-sized business.
• Experience managing remote and in-office teams.
• Ability to step into an existing HR function and keep operations running seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver all HR activities across the business during maternity cover.
• Manage, mentor and support the remote HR Coordinator.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Hands-on, proactive approach

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK HR legislation

Job description

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

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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).

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