HR Manager: Policy, Payroll & People Programs Lead

Arc network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Network is seeking an HR Manager to own HR governance, policies, and data while delivering day-to-day HR services across the business. The role involves advising managers, supporting disciplinary processes, and driving continuous improvement in a lean team. Regular travel to Preston is required as part of the role.

You will lead on payroll oversight, HRIS enhancements, and benefits communications, partnering with external advisers where needed.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience at manager or senior advisor level.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience owning and improving HR policies and processes.
• Confidence working with HR data and systems, with attention to detail.
• Experience with UK payroll.
• TUPE experience.
• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in media, events or another fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain HR policies and processes, ensuring consistency and UK compliance.
• Track legislative changes and update policies accordingly.
• Maintain HRIS and data standards, data entry and cleansing.
• Advise and coach managers on performance, absence, conduct and flexible working.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes, escalating as needed.
• Lead Management Development Programme delivery and engagement initiatives.
• Drive benefits reviews, recruitment support, and reward cycles with TA partner.
• Identify improvements to HR processes and use AI to reduce manual work while protecting data.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK employment law

HR data systems

Coaching managers

Policy governance

HRIS experience

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Arc Network is seeking an HR Manager to own HR governance, policies, and data while delivering day-to-day HR services across the business. The role involves advising managers, supporting disciplinary processes, and driving continuous improvement in a lean team. Regular travel to Preston is required as part of the role.

You will lead on payroll oversight, HRIS enhancements, and benefits communications, partnering with external advisers where needed.