People Advisory Manager (HR Manager)

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK seeks a People Advisory Manager to enhance people strategies, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement talent management initiatives. This hybrid role targets candidates experienced in fast-paced organizations who can drive engagement and bring innovative solutions to improve team performance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for volunteering and fundraising

Inclusive culture and support for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience with large, fast-paced organizations.
• Strong project management experience in people projects.
• Evidence of innovative ideas to enhance the people experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and implement proactive solutions.
• Drive engagement and elevate People Manager skills.
• Lead initiatives related to talent management and performance reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Employment law knowledge

Talent management

Innovative thinking

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Worldwide, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a better, more personalized, proactive, and agile service. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

People Advisory Manager (HR Manager)

Flexible location outside of London - hybrid working

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams help businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. This role is no different.

It’s an exciting time to join our People Advisory team. The team is positive, proactive, and dedicated to enabling high performance through meaningful experiences and key career moments.

Role Overview

As a manager within our People Advisory team, you will:

• Manage relationships: Build trust with stakeholders and offer proactive solutions.
• Lead impactful initiatives: Drive engagement and elevate People Manager skills.
• Champion and oversee: Implement initiatives related to talent management, performance reviews, policies, and employee relations.
• Innovate and stay ahead: Keep up with market trends and introduce new ideas to enhance our people strategies.
• Manage and inspire: Lead people management responsibilities and bring fresh perspectives to the team.

Candidate Profile

Joining as a Manager, you should have:

• Experience working with large, fast-paced organizations across different locations or sectors.
• Experience managing or coaching teams, fostering a thriving environment.
• Experience delivering people-related activities like talent or salary reviews.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing key relationships.
• Evidence of bringing innovative ideas to improve the people experience.
• Strong employment law knowledge and ER case management skills.
• Strong project management experience, including delivering large people projects.

Experience in professional services is a plus but not essential; we will support your development.

Why Join Us?

At Grant Thornton, we celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can perform at their best. We value your uniqueness and give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions.

Beyond the Job

We believe work-life balance is important. We offer flexible working options and support activities outside of work, such as volunteering, fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposeful drive, curiosity, candor, and kindness—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—doing what’s right for our firm, clients, people, and themselves. That’s how it should be.