People Manager

Nelson Scott; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wealth management is seeking a People Manager to join their high-performing team. The role requires an experienced or aspiring manager focused on employee benefits, compliance, and fostering a positive culture. Competitive salary with a bonus is offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discretionary 10% bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services or regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with FCA regulations and compliance.
• Experience covering at least 80% of key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
• Support acquisitions, engage in policy development, and manage disputes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Compliance

Employee Benefits Management

Job description

People Manager

Role Specification

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, high-performing People team, supporting the People & Culture Director, the People & Recruitment Officer, and the wider business. The focus will be on employee benefits, employee relations, and compliance/regulation. We are looking for an experienced or aspiring People Manager with a strong work ethic, creativity, and a passion for people and culture. Join us at the start of an ambitious five-year growth plan!

About Us

HFMC Wealth is a boutique wealth planner, asset manager, and employee benefits specialist. As an independent firm, we provide objective advice aligned with our clients’ best interests. We pride ourselves on integrity, trust, and a culture of fairness, transparency, and diversity. We are proud winners of the Best Financial Advisers to Work for award in 2019 and 2021.

Accountabilities

1. Employee Benefits:
   • Work with the People & Culture Director and Employee Benefits Director on provider relationships, renewals, communications, and proposals for new benefits.
   • Investigate and develop flexible benefits packages for the future.
2. Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities:
   • Manage people aspects of compliance, notably SMCR, working with the compliance team.
   • Handle FCA data requests and surveys, and oversee regulatory change management.
3. Employee Relations:
   • Manage dismissals, redundancies, performance issues, health and mental health concerns, and dispute resolution.
4. Additional Responsibilities:
   • Support acquisitions and integrations, including due diligence, induction planning, TUPE transfers, and data review.
   • Contribute to policy development, office logistics, recruitment, and other people-related projects such as engagement, L&D, rewards, performance management, D&I, and wellbeing.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within financial services or a heavily regulated sector.
• Familiarity with FCA regulations and compliance.
• Experience covering at least 80% of the key responsibilities outlined.

Personal Attributes

We seek someone passionate about people and culture, innovative, service-oriented, empathetic, detail-oriented, and discreet. The ability to build strong relationships and contribute positively to our workplace culture is essential.

Details

Location: Weybridge, Surrey, or Clerkenwell, London, with hybrid flexibility.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 9am-5.30pm, with occasional outside hours.

Salary: GBP50k+ depending on experience, plus benefits and a discretionary 10% bonus.