People Manager to £70,000

Love Success; Loughton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Love Success in Loughton, Essex, invites an experienced HR leader to drive the people agenda in a growing financial services business. This is a strategic yet hands‑on role with Board contact, responsible for shaping culture, people systems and organisational design.

You will lead a small HR team, deliver workforce planning, talent development, and governance across the full employee lifecycle, while championing an inclusive, high‑performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing an HR function and team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Experience developing and implementing people strategies in regulated environments.
• Confidence advising and influencing Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Experience across recruitment, performance management, reward, employee engagement and organisational development.
• Knowledge of FCA requirements, Conduct Rules and regulatory fitness and propriety.
• Ability to use HR systems and data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• CIPD qualification at level 5 or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team and partner with Board and SLT.
• Define and implement the people strategy aligned to objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession and development.
• Manage ER matters, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Oversee performance reviews, salary benchmarking and benefits.
• Drive culture, engagement and organisational development.
• Oversee HR operations, systems, data, reporting and policies.
• Ensure FCA compliance and employment legislation are met.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Employment law

HR strategy

Regulatory awareness

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

People Manager

Location: Loughton, Essex

Monday to Friday 09.00- 17.30 ( fully office-based)

Sector: Financial Services

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded People Manager to lead the HR function within a growing financial services organisation. This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic HR leadership with hands‑on operational delivery. Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and implement the people strategy, drive employee engagement and development, and ensure the business has the people, structures and processes in place to support its continued growth.

You will lead and develop a small, established HR team, providing direction and support across the full employee lifecycle while championing a positive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic influence with being hands‑on and making a tangible difference to the business.

• People Strategy & Leadership: Develop and deliver the HR strategy in line with business objectives, advising the Board and senior management on workforce planning, organisational design, talent and culture.
• Talent & Development: Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning, employee development and retention strategies.
• Employee Relations: Lead on complex ER matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, providing sound advice and guidance to managers.
• Reward & Performance: Manage performance review processes, salary and bonus reviews, benefits and compensation benchmarking.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive workplace, driving employee engagement, learning and development and organisational effectiveness.
• HR Operations: Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, systems, data, reporting and policies, identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure HR policies and practices meet employment legislation and FCA regulatory requirements, working closely with Risk, Compliance and the Board on conduct, governance and people‑related matters.
• Team Management: Lead, coach and develop the HR team, building strong relationships across the business.

About You

You will want to be working in a growing and well‑respected organisation with a strong focus on "people" where a collaborative and cohesive culture is at the heart of the business. An environment where people work closely together, build strong relationships and share a genuine commitment to the organisation's continued success.

You will be an accomplished HR professional with experience operating at management level, ideally within financial services or another FCA‑regulated environment.

• Proven experience managing and developing an HR function and team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Experience developing and implementing people strategies, ideally within a regulated business.
• Confidence advising and influencing Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Experience across recruitment, performance management, reward, employee engagement and organisational development.
• A good understanding of FCA requirements, including Conduct Rules and regulatory fitness and propriety requirements.
• Confidence using HR systems, data and metrics to inform decision‑making and drive improvements.
• A recognised HR qualification, ideally CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent.

Salary is dependent upon experience