People Manager

DJH; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extra birthday day off

Volunteer day

Car salary sacrifice

Learning & development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Job summary

DJH in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a People Manager to join our HR team. You’ll coach managers on employee relations, manage casework, and ensure our people strategy aligns with operational goals.

Working closely with the COO and Operations Managers, you’ll lead across the employee lifecycle and drive continuous improvement. You’ll be CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified with knowledge of employment law and a passion for developing people in a fast-paced multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Be Level 5 or 7 CIPD qualified, with experience working within a commercial, fast paced multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Law and best practice HR principles and procedures, with a genuine passion for people and transformational change.
• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment.
• Love getting to know people and be confident communicator.
• Show resilience, with the ability to cope with ambiguity and changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coach and provide expert advice, guidance, and support to managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage employee relations casework across the employee lifecycle and partner with managers to bring cases to a conclusion.
• Collaborate with the COO and Operations Managers to align people initiatives with business goals.
• Participate in HR projects delivering proactive HR services and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of legislation changes and best practice to ensure compliance.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

Communication

Change management

Resilience

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Tools

HRIS

Job description

People Manager

Department: HR

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke on Trent

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As a People Manager, you'll be an integral part of our experienced and passionate team, playing a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive culture while managing a range of complex HR cases and employment matters. You'll work closely as part of the wider Operations team, partnering with the COO and Operations Managers to ensure our people strategy is closely aligned with the operational direction of the business. The work is fast paced, varied, and rewarding so no two days are the same!

It's a particularly exciting time to join us, as we're expanding the group through M&A; bringing in new teams, perspectives, and opportunities. You'll have a unique opportunity to be part of building and shaping our teams for the future, helping to lay the foundations for a modern, people-first approach to our offices that truly supports our growth.

This isn't a role for someone looking to tick boxes. We want a People Manager who thinks outside the box, challenges the norm, and isn't afraid to do HR differently. You'll:

• Coach and provide expert advice, guidance, and support to managers on all employee relation matters.
• Effectively manage employee relations casework across the breadth of the employee lifecycle and, wherever possible, partner with our managers to bring these to a successful conclusion.
• Work closely with the COO and Operations Managers as part of the Operations team, ensuring people initiatives support wider operational goals and business planning.
• Participate in HR-related projects aligned with DJH's long-term business strategy, delivering a proactive HR service to all areas of the business ensuring we drive continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of upcoming legislation changes and best practice, to ensure we're compliant with relevant employment laws and company policies.
• Manage and update our HRIS.
• Create and develop new or revised Group people policies in line with legislation to underpin effective and strategic people management.
• Actively coach office leads and line managers across the Group on all aspects of people management, empowering managers to lead through upskilling on people management processes.

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll:

• Be Level 5 or 7 CIPD qualified, with experience working within a commercial, fast paced multi-site environment
• Have a strong knowledge of Employment Law and best practice HR principles and procedures, with a genuine passion for people and transformational change.
• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment
• Love getting to know people and be confident communicator
• Show resilience, with the ability to cope with ambiguity and changing demands

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteering day
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here.

If this role with us as a People Manager sounds good and you’re ready for a new challenge, then what’s stopping you? Apply today!