People & Culture Partner: ER, Payroll & Engagement

Medlock Partners Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlock Partners Ltd. is seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our hospitality client in Manchester.

This role combines employee relations leadership with payroll oversight and reward processes, working closely with managers and senior leaders to drive performance and engagement. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of UK employment law, CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, and a hands-on approach to coaching and policy development, while supporting inclusion and

Qualifications

• ER experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience overseeing payroll and reward processes
• Experience coaching and influencing managers on people-related issues
• Experience working with permanent and casual workforces
• Exposure to engagement, wellbeing, culture or inclusion programmes

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance) and coach managers through complex issues.
• Partner with managers and senior leaders on performance, talent development and people strategies.
• Oversee payroll delivery and reward processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives and champion a positive workplace culture.
• Produce HR reporting and use data to inform business decisions and risk management.

Skills

ER experience

Payroll oversight

Employee relations

Communication skills

Influencing managers

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Medlock Partners Ltd. is seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our hospitality client in Manchester.

This role combines employee relations leadership with payroll oversight and reward processes, working closely with managers and senior leaders to drive performance and engagement. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of UK employment law, CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, and a hands-on approach to coaching and policy development, while supporting inclusion and