People Manager

The Care Workers Charity; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

7-month maternity cover

Job summary

The Care Workers Charity is seeking an experienced HR / People Manager for a 7-month maternity cover contract. This senior generalist role will lead the people agenda, manage a small HR team, and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and manage risk through people.

You’ll deliver the people strategy, advise on complex ER matters, handle TUPE and change processes, and use people data to inform decisions. Hybrid working with three days in office.

Qualifications

• Senior/generalist HR experience with HR strategy impact.
• Strong background in ER matters and employment law.
• Experience with TUPE and organisational change.
• Confident stakeholder management with commercial insight.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the People strategy.
• Advising on complex ER matters, including ETs.
• Managing TUPE transfers and organisational change.
• Using people data to inform decisions and business cases.
• Coaching managers and embedding best practice.
• Working with Trade Unions and external partners.

Skills

Senior HR experience

ER & employment law

TUPE & change management

Stakeholder management

CIPD qualified

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

HR / People Manager

Fixed Term initial 7-months| Maternity Cover
Circa £45,000 FTE | Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote)
Essex / Kent (multi-site)

I am excited to beworking with a respected not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced HR / People Manager for a 7-month maternity cover contract.

This is a senior generalist role with real influence. You’ll lead the people agenda, manage a small HR team, and partner closely with senior leaders to deliver change, manage risk, and drive performance through people.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the delivery of the People strategy

• Acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, including ETs

• Managing TUPE transfers and organisational change

• Using people data to inform decisions and business cases

• Coaching managers and embedding best practice

• Working with Trade Unions and external partners

What we’re looking for

• Strong senior/generalist HR experience

• Proven background in complex ER and employment law

• TUPE and change management experience

• Confident stakeholder manager with commercial insight

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Why apply?

High-impact role, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in a values-led organisation.