People Service Manager

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK customer-centric organization is seeking a People Service Manager to lead their HR and Payroll teams in Manchester. The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified and have strong Employment law knowledge, with responsibilities including driving engagement, managing policies, and fostering team development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive company culture

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified.
• Experience in a unionised environment (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of HR and Payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead People services and Payroll teams to foster continuous improvement.
• Manage development and review of HR policies for compliance.
• Engage with compliance around People and Payroll matters.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Team development

Change management

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

• To join a UK leading customer centric organisation
• To join a thoroughly modern, fast paced, forward thinking Business

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected entity in their field, operating on a large scale, serving a substantial number of customers across the country from their headquarters in Manchester. They are committed to sustainability and are continuously seeking ways to improve and expand their services in an environmentally friendly manner.

Job Description

As the People Service Manager, you will lead the People services and Payroll teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

key responsibilities will be:

• To support the team with day to day activities around HR and Payroll
• To be a change manager in the team, driving engagement, performance and colleague development
• Providing management information to measure and drive performance
• To manage the development and regular review of related people and payroll policies which promote best practice and legal compliance
• To develop, manage and implement all HR processes
• To manage relationships with external service providers in line with contractual obligations and manage the tender process for contract renewals
• To engage with the business on compliance around People and Payroll matters,
• Lead, coach and develop your people to their fullest potential to achieve both personal and organisational objectives and goals
• Motivate, inspire and empower your people by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages collaboration and demonstrates flexibility
• Lead your team through change by demonstrating confidence in the organisation, role modelling positive behaviour towards change and effective communication

The Successful Applicant

The successful People Service Manager will be CIPD qualified who can demonstrate evidence of developing teams who will bring with them strong Employment law and payroll knowledge, together with experience of working in a unionised environment (desirable) with an excellent working knowledge of SAP or a similar HR / Payroll system. If you are a hands-on operational HR Manager with a strategic mindset, able to see and think outside the box, then this role is for you!

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package between £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Based in Manchester City Centre, a vibrant and dynamic location.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are excited to grow their career in a to apply for this rewarding People Service Manager role and a chance to join a passionate and welcoming team.