People Services Manager

Housing Solutions; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Generous annual leave

Private health care

Development funding

In-house development programmes

Job summary

Housing Solutions in Maidenhead is seeking a People Services Manager to lead a small team and shape culture across the employee lifecycle. You will guide managers on people issues, drive system improvements and champion inclusion within the organisation.

The role offers hybrid working with a balance of on-site and remote work, and a focus on developing others and partnering with senior leaders to deliver a positive colleague experience.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Line management experience and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of employment law and risk management.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to inclusion and championing equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small People Services team across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Advise managers and senior leaders on people matters and ER issues.
• Drive improvements to HR systems and processes.
• Analyse workforce data to inform strategic decisions.
• Champion inclusion, diversity and an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Generalist HR

Line management

Employee relations

Relationship building

Employment law

Inclusion & diversity

Job description

Location: Maidenhead - with opportunity to balance with remote working

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a genuine difference?

About The Role

At Housing Solutions, we're looking for a People Services Manager who thrives on variety. This is a broad and rewarding role that combines leadership of our day-to-day People Services operations with the opportunity to shape organisational culture, champion inclusion and contribute to strategic people initiatives that make a real impact across the business.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting managers with complex employee relations matters, leading improvements to our people systems and processes, analysing workforce data, driving learning and development initiatives, or leading projects that help deliver positive change across the organisation. As the lead for our Inclusion Champion Team, you'll play a key role in championing equity, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

You'll lead and develop a small, dedicated team delivering People Services across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to learning and development and employee relations. Building strong relationships across the organisation, you'll become a trusted adviser to managers and senior leaders, helping navigate complex people matters, balance risk with pragmatism and ensure our services remain effective, compliant and focused on delivering the best possible colleague experience.

About you

We're looking for someone with strong generalist HR experience, line management experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You'll be comfortable working across the full employee lifecycle, leading and developing others, and partnering with managers and senior leaders to find practical solutions to people challenges. You'll have sound judgement, a strong understanding of employment law and risk, and a genuine enthusiasm for improving services, supporting inclusion and continuing to develop your own skills and experience.

In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative organisation that genuinely values its people. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience across every aspect of the employee lifecycle, develop your leadership capability and play a key role in shaping both our culture and colleague experience.

About Us

Housing Solutions is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit housing association with a strong local heart and a clear social purpose. Since 1995, we have been providing good quality, affordable homes and services that make a real difference to people and communities across the South East. Our mission is simple but powerful: to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work.

We are proud to be rooted in the community we serve, offering a wide range of housing options including affordable rent, shared ownership, market rent and specialist accommodation for older people and those who need care and support to live independently. Guided by our strategic goals of being safe, satisfied and sustainable, our work is underpinned by our values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.

Why Choose Us

Choosing Housing Solutions means joining an organisation where your work has purpose, visibility and impact. We are passionate about delivering great services for our residents and our colleagues play a vital role in helping us achieve that every day. Whether you are supporting residents directly or working behind the scenes, you will be part of a team that is ambitious, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing. Our culture is open, inclusive and supportive, with opportunities to contribute ideas that help shape how we work.

We offer the best of both worlds: modern, welcoming offices in Maidenhead where people can connect and collaborate, alongside the flexibility to balance this with remote working.

We know that people do their best work when they feel valued and supported. The benefits for this role include a generous company pension contribution, generous annual leave and company paid private health care. Through our learning and development offer, development funding and in-house programmes, we support people to build their skills, progress their careers and reach their potential. For further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview or head to our website where you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/work-with-us/company-benefits/

At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We'd love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.