HR PEOPLE MANAGER

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a People HR Manager to enhance workplace culture and manage HR functions. The ideal candidate will have significant HR management experience, preferably in law or professional services, a relevant degree or CIPD Level 5, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 - £55,000 per annum and is on-site in St Albans.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a managerial or senior advisory HR role.
• Experience managing high-volume, fast-paced HR operations.
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the People Officer.
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Support the creation of an HR data dashboard to analyse key people metrics.

Skills

Managerial HR experience

High-volume HR operations

UK employment law knowledge

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Line management experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: People HR Manager
Location: St Albans
Contract / Hour: Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Industry: Professional Services

Make a Real Impact Where People Come First

Our client is looking for a People HR Manager to help them nurture a positive, progressive and high-performing culture where everyone can do their best work. Working closely with the Head of People, this is a hands-on role that balances strategic HR thinking with operational delivery. You\'ll lead and support key HR functions, champion employee wellbeing, and help shape the future of our workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Lifecycle Management
  • Lead, coach and develop the People Officer.
  • Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle:
  • Recruitment & onboarding - attract and secure top talent.
  • Induction - ensure smooth integration and values alignment.
  • Payroll - manage the payroll process and authorise monthly reports.
  • Pensions - ensure compliance with legislation.
  • Performance - support line managers and drive continuous improvement.
  • Internal changes, probation, exits & offboarding.
  • Keep HR policies and processes up to date, legally compliant, and in line with Lexcel/ISO standards.
  • Support the creation of an HR data dashboard to analyse key people metrics and inform decisions.
• Employee Relations & Culture
  • Be the first point of contact for HR queries, approachable, consistent, and solutions-focused.
  • Manage employee relations casework with care and professionalism.
  • Support return-to-work interviews and monitor absence patterns.
  • Work with the Head of People on training needs analysis and, where appropriate, deliver in-house training.
  • Assist with key people projects including apprenticeships, Trainee programmes, and L&D initiatives.
  • Provide absence cover for People support roles.
  • Stay ahead of developments in employment law and best practice, supporting our culture of continuous improvement.

Essential skills & experience

• Solid experience in a managerial or senior advisory HR role.
• Ideally experience within Law or professional services
• Experience managing high-volume, fast-paced HR operations.
• A relevant degree or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven line management experience.
• A good understanding of current UK employment law.
• Strong IT skills and experience with HRIS systems.
• Comfortable using and interpreting HR data and metrics.
• Experience within professional services or a commercially driven environment.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and empathetic.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you\'re a proactive HR professional who thrives on making a difference, we\'d love to hear from you.

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