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

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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