People Partner FTC 12 month Mat cover

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Partner for a 12-month maternity cover role in Manchester. This mid-level position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the employee experience while supporting the agency's people strategy. You will collaborate closely with leadership, providing strategic advice on employee relations and performance management. The role requires a solid understanding of HR policies and employment law, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Join a dynamic team committed to meaningful change in the healthcare sector, where your contributions will truly make a difference.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Option to buy, carry or sell holidays

Early Friday finish

Seasonal working hours

Enhanced family leave

Extensive L&D support

Sabbatical opportunities

Interest-free loans for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in HR policies and employment law.
• Familiarity with HR systems and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support agency’s people priorities and strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations and talent development.
• Handle sensitive employee cases with professionalism.

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Employment law

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Tools

Talent space

Workday

Job description

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People Partner FTC 12 month Mat cover, Manchester

Client: Havas Lynx

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Note: This is a mid-level role, please know this will be reflected in the salary offered and the candidates we seek.

This is a Fixed term contract for a maternity cover for 12 months.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?

At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.

We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Our Role:

Work closely with the HoPBP to support the agency’s people priorities and people strategy, whilst demonstrating responsiveness and flexibility to enhance the employee experience. Act as a strategic advisor to partner with our agencies to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organisational change. Champion the company culture, ensure compliance with our People policies and drive engagement, retention, and skills development within teams.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Build strong relationships with the teams and ALT to support agency goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, offering coaching and practical advice on people-related matters.
• Participate in ALT meetings, sharing people insights and supporting follow-up actions.
• Ensure sensitive cases such as grievances, disciplinaries, and performance concerns are handled with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coach line managers in techniques around managing high and low performers.
• Maintain accurate employee data.
• Support with pay and benefits reviews to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
• And much more!

This role could be a great fit for you if:

• You have solid experience and understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity using HR systems such as Talent space and Workday.
• Very strong communication skills and relationship building.

What you can expect from us:

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:

• Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days).
• Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service.
• Option to buy, carry or sell holidays.
• Early Friday finish throughout the year.
• Seasonal working hours.
• Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme.
• Extensive L&D support.
• Sabbatical opportunities.
• Season ticket interest-free loans for travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance (4x salary).
• Company pension scheme.
• Fully compensated company events.
• Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays, and much more.
• 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme.

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.