People Manager

Kingswood Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial business in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced People Manager to deliver strategic and operational HR support. You will oversee HR teams, ensure compliance with legislation, and provide guidance on employee relations. The ideal candidate has proven experience in HR, holds a CIPD qualification, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role also includes occasional travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior human resources or people management role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and human resources best practice.
• Confident in managing sensitive and complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Advisory and People Administration teams.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Ensure HR systems and processes are legally compliant.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational change

Employment legislation

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Kingswood Group is delighted to be partnering with a commercial business to recruit an experienced People Manager.

This full-time, permanent role is central to delivering both strategic and operational human resources support across the business. Occasional travel to other offices across the United Kingdom will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Advisory and People Administration teams
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, organisational changes, and company policies
• Ensure human resources systems and processes are legally compliant and operating efficiently
• Oversee annual projects such as performance appraisals and gender pay gap reporting
• Support business acquisitions and ensure smooth employee integration
• Drive initiatives that enhance the employee experience and improve ways of working
• Work closely with the People Director on strategic people initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date policies, employee benefits, and internal communications
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• Proven experience in a senior human resources or people management role
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and human resources best practice
• Confident in managing sensitive and complex employee relations cases
• Experienced people leader with excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking People team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact.