People Manager

The Talent World; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent World in Norwich is seeking an HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, developing people strategies, and creating an inclusive and engaging workplace culture. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you will work across the full employee lifecycle, providing expert HR guidance and partnering with managers to deliver high-performing, values-led teams.

You’ll lead on a range of people initiatives, including recruitment, ER, performance, L&D, wellbeing and diversity

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience leading people projects and organisational change initiatives.
• A passion for employee wellbeing, engagement and development.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide expert HR advice and support.
• Lead and support complex employee relations cases.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives.
• Develop and deliver people management training programmes.
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing strategies.
• Contribute to organisational change and workforce planning projects.
• Review and develop HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislation.
• Support the ongoing development of people systems and processes

Skills

HR guidance

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

People development

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, developing people strategies, and creating an inclusive and engaging workplace culture. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, this role will work across the full employee lifecycle, providing expert HR guidance and partnering with managers to deliver high-performing, values-led teams. You’ll lead on a range of people initiatives, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence organisational culture, support strategic people projects, and contribute to an environment where employees can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide expert HR advice and support.
• Lead and support complex employee relations cases.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives.
• Develop and deliver people management training programmes.
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing strategies.
• Contribute to organisational change and workforce planning projects.
• Review and develop HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislation.
• Support the ongoing development of people systems and processes

About You

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience leading people projects and organisational change initiatives.
• A passion for employee wellbeing, engagement and development.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong commitment to creativity, inclusivity, wellbeing and professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the employee experience while working alongside a collaborative and supportive leadership team.