Head of People

Head of PeopleManchester (Piccadilly)c60k plus bens (potentially some flex)Permanent We’re looking for an experienced Head of People to lead the day-to-day running of the People function and help build a culture where colleagues and teams can thrive.

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This is a senior, hands-on role at the heart of the organisation: you’ll connect business priorities with people outcomes, support managers to lead well, and continue to build a first-class HR operations model.This is a varied role and a fantastic opportunity to utilise your generalist HR toolkit in a forward-thinking organisation that holds its people at the core of its valuesKey responsibilities Leading the delivery of a high-quality, responsive people function to colleagues and managers, turning people vision into practical plans.Owning the end-to-end colleague lifecycle and finding ways to improve engagement, retention and the overall colleague experienceActing as lead adviser on all employee relations matters, from disciplinary and grievance to absence, capability and performance.Leading learning and development across the business, partnering with leaders on capability gaps, career development and succession planningCoaching managers and building management capability through training, guidance and practical supportKeeping policies, processes, records and systems compliant with employment law, GDPR and best practice, and supporting audits and compliance reviewsUsing people data to spot trends and risks, inform decisions and drive continuous improvementSupporting organisational change and business improvement initiativesWhat you’ll bringProven experience in a senior operational HR role, such as Head of HR, Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to align people strategy with business objectivesIdeally CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relationsExperience managing the full employee lifecycle in a small or medium-sized organisation.Experience working within a growing organisation.A track record of supporting organisational change and transformationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience partnering with L&D to develop programmesA personable and engaging style with a keen desire to maintain and drive excellence.Apply now to be considered for becoming part of this continuously growing success story!Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do.

We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. xwzovoh

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.Salary/Rate:Up to 60000Job type:Full TimeTown/City:ManchesterCounty:ManchesterDiscipline:HRJob ref:304544Post Date:October 26, 2026