HR & People Manager
Location: Peterborough (with travel to Huntingdon and Lichfield sites)
Salary: £42,500 – £48,500 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Pattern: Office-based only (no hybrid or remote working options)
Commercial Recruitment are proud to be working with a successful local company to recruit an experienced HR & People Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation in a key leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and shaping the people strategy.
As HR & People Manager, you will support around 95 employees across the UK and South Africa. The role is both hands-on and strategic, covering HR compliance, training, recruitment, and culture, while building scalable frameworks to support business expansion and acquisitions. Based full-time in Peterborough, you will also travel regularly to the company’s sites in Huntingdon and Lichfield.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing business growth through people.
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Design and implement onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
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Lead recruitment campaigns, building talent pipelines and improving retention.
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Manage employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence.
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Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, TUPE, and health & safety.
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Deliver engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives to strengthen culture.
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Provide workforce planning insights and lead HR integration during acquisitions.
About You
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CIPD Level 5 (minimum), Level 7 desirable.
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At least 3 years’ HR management experience.
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold managers accountable.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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Flexibility to travel to Huntingdon and Lichfield when required.
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Comfortable working full-time in the office (no hybrid).
Benefits
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£42,500 – £48,500 per year
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22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
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Pension with employer contributions
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Private medical cover (AXA Health)
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Life Assurance (Death in Service)
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Annual Leadership Team bonus (subject to targets)
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CIPD support and ongoing career development
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Wellbeing days, team events, and free on-site parking
If you are an experienced HR & People Manager (or have worked as a HR Manager, People Manager, or Head of HR) looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now through Commercial Recruitment to join this ambitious local business as their new HR & People Manager