HR PEOPLE MANAGER

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in St Albans is seeking a People HR Manager to nurture a positive workplace culture. This role involves managing HR operations, supporting employee wellbeing, and leading key HR functions. The ideal candidate has managerial HR experience, understanding of UK employment law, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary of £48,000 to £55,000 per annum is offered, with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience within Law or professional services preferred.
• Proven line management experience necessary.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key HR functions and champion employee wellbeing.
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Stay ahead of developments in employment law and best practice.

Skills

Solid experience in a managerial or senior advisory HR role

Experience managing high-volume, fast-paced HR operations

Strong IT skills and experience with HRIS systems

A good understanding of current UK employment law

Confident communicator

Education

Relevant degree or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

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.

Daily 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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This vacancy is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.