People and Culture Manager

MLC Partners; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led organization in the UK is seeking an experienced People and Culture Manager. This full-time role focuses on leading HR operations, managing recruitment, and enhancing inclusive people practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong people management skills and thrive in collaborative environments. Key responsibilities include overseeing onboarding, leading annual HR projects, and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced People and Culture professional with strong people management skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic projects with operational delivery.
• Thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes and improve them continuously.
• Oversee onboarding and ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Lead annual HR projects including appraisals and employee feedback.
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) initiatives.
• Provide advice on employee relations matters and complex issues.
• Contribute to HR policy development and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational ability and attention to detail

Experience leading recruitment and onboarding processes

Confidence handling employee relations

Experience managing and developing team members

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

High level of discretion and professionalism

Commitment to inclusive workplaces

Job description

People and Culture Manager

Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: 12month FTC, full time
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 FTE

MLC Partners are supporting a values‑led organisation to recruit an experienced People and Culture Manager to join their small, collaborative People team. This is a broad, hands‑on role combining operational HR delivery with leadership, projects, and a strong focus on inclusive people practices.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will provide a proactive and professional HR service across the organisation. You will lead on end‑to‑end recruitment, oversee onboarding and induction, manage key annual HR initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor on employee relations. You will also line‑manage two People team members and play a key role in embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) across all people practices.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting and managing organisational change, including restructures and organisational redesign, ensuring these are delivered fairly, compliantly and with clear communication - experience in previously successfully is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve end‑to‑end recruitment processes, working closely with hiring managers and external partners
• Oversee induction and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and values‑aligned employee experience
• Lead annual HR projects including appraisals, staff surveys and feedback processes
• Co‑design and deliver people leader development initiatives and practical management guidance
• Champion EDIB across recruitment, policies, people initiatives and organisational culture
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, supporting managers with complex and sensitive issues
• HRIS literate, with experience in implementing and effectively embedding and monitoring new systems
• Contribute to HR policy development, payroll support and general HR operations
• Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, safeguarding requirements and internal policies

About You

You will be an experienced People and Culture professional with strong people management skills and confidence operating across the full employee lifecycle. You are comfortable balancing strategic projects with operational delivery and thrive in a collaborative, values‑driven environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Experience leading recruitment and onboarding processes
• Confidence handling employee relations and difficult conversations
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• A high level of discretion and professionalism
• A genuine commitment to inclusive, fair and people‑centred workplaces

Applications are under constant review, with my client seeking the right candidate start early January. Please apply now, or reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.