Duration: 12 month FTC
Location: Any of our European offices, we work a Hybrid working model.
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours (flexible how these are done over the week)
Start date: No later than October 2026
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Part-Time HR Manager 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.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Senior HR Manager on employee relations (ER) matters across multiple European jurisdictions, from routine queries through to more complex cases
Line managing two payroll administrators (job share), providing day-to-day support, direction, and quality oversight
Managing 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
What We Are Looking For
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, additional European languages a benefit
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.
