HR and People Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking an ambitious HR and People Operations Manager to foster a positive workplace environment. This role involves managing recruitment, employee engagement initiatives, and overseeing HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a people-first mindset and at least 2 years of HR experience with a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Training opportunities

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Birthday off

Extra leave for service

Qualifications

• 2+ years HR experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Proficiency with HR systems and digital tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment from job posting to onboarding.
• Lead employee engagement activities and feedback mechanisms.
• Report on people performance to senior management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

People-first mindset

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 3 or higher

Tools

HR systems

Google/Excel

Job description

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HR and People Operations Manager, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Northern Quarter). Must be within 60 miles or willing to relocate.

Salary: £41,000 + Christmas bonus + ad-hoc bonuses

Hours: Full-time

About theRole: We are seeking an ambitious HR professional to lead our people operations, fostering a positive and innovative workplace environment. You will manage recruitment, employee engagement initiatives, resource planning, HR policies, and oversee our 'Spark' student connection program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure HR policies are best in class and compliant
• Handle HR inquiries from staff and managers
• Manage recruitment from job posting to onboarding
• Organize team events and manage social calendars
• Oversee induction and onboarding processes
• Resource planning in collaboration with leadership
• Lead employee engagement activities and feedback mechanisms
• Support company culture and values communication
• Oversee 'Spark' program for student engagement
• Report on people performance to senior management

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years HR experience with Level 3 CIPD or higher
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with HR systems and digital tools
• People-first mindset, proactive and adaptable
• Data analysis and presentation skills, proficient in Google/Excel
• Experience with end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
• Knowledge of employment law

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in creative/marketing environments
• Coaching experience
• Workforce planning in fast-paced settings

What We Offer:

Flexible hybrid working, training opportunities, annual holiday purchase scheme, birthday off, and extra leave for service. We focus on strategic, data-driven client campaigns and value experimentation and innovation in our approach.