People Relations Manager

Integrated Care System; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization seeks a People Relations Manager to oversee HR and administration. The role involves managing employee relations strategies and supporting development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace. This position is part-time, offering £29,244 annually, with potential for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role.
• Ability to manage employee relations effectively.
• Passion for learning and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR & Administration team and volunteer function.
• Implement employee relations strategies.
• Support development of HR training for managers.

Skills

Strong communication

HR knowledge

People management

Job description

Job SummaryTo manage the relationships between staff, employees and volunteers, ensuring a positive and harmonious working environmentLead the Payroll, HR and Administration teamLead the Volunteering function and support the development of a volunteer strategySupport the leadership team in the development and implementation of a peoples strategyOversee the Hospice Payroll and HR Administration function, supporting with payroll when the Hospice Payroll and HR Administrator is on leave

Main duties of the job

Peoples RelationsSupport the development and implementation of employee relations strategies and programmes, that foster positive relationships and a productive work environmentEnsure compliance with employment laws and regulations, staying updated with changes and advising and supporting management on employment relations mattersWork collaboratively with St Marys HR Provider, ensuring the leadership receive regular updates on HR mattersEnsure effective on boarding of new employees, volunteers and students on placement, supporting the operational managers in implementationSupport the organisation of HR training and development for managersMonitor employee and volunteer morale and engagement levels, proposing initiatives to improve satisfaction and ways of working where appropriateWork with the People Committee, supporting the development of health and wellbeing champions and annual health and wellbeing calendarLead the volunteer recruitment officer and coordinate volunteer management throughout the organisationMaintain accurate and confidential employee and volunteer documentationand recordsDevelop, streamline and maintain all relevant documentation to challenge the status quo and promote continuous improvement e.g. implementation of digital staff records and full use of the Ciphr HR systemSupport managers with performance related matters relating to employees and volunteers e.g. note taking at any performance related meetingsProduce Peoples report for sharing with the leadership team, to help in highlighting areas of good practice and opportunities for improvementConduct exit interviews and make recommendations for proactive solutions

About us

St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.

Job responsibilities

People Relations Manager

30 hours a week £29,244 per annum

Full time equivalent is £36,067

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experiencedPeople Relations Managerto promote a harmonious work environment and oversee the HR & Administration Team and Volunteering function.

You will be working collaboratively with our HR providers and supporting the leadership team in the development & implementation of a Peoples strategy

Our ideal candidate should be a strong communicator that is keen to take ownership of People Relations responsibilities with a passion for learning, delivering results and making a positive impact.

Were an aspiring, values-led charity where ideas are welcomed and no two days are the same.

Youll be part of a team that cares deeply about our patients & families, staff, volunteers, customers and the incredible work of St Marys Hospice.

Please see our People Relations Manager Recruitment Pack for more information.

Closing date: 31st August 2025

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£29,244 a yearFull time equivalent is £36,067