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My client is seeking an accomplished People Service Manager on a 6-month contract. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to Watford.
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. The successful candidate MUST be in post by 8th September for induction and handover. Please review the full JD under the document tab.
We are looking for an experienced HR professional (ideally within the social care sector) who can build strong relationships quickly and operate at both a strategic and hands-on level to manage and deliver an organisation-wide first point of contact Human Resources service. Candidates should be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent). Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of employment law and confidence in influencing senior stakeholders.
You’ll be responsible for:
1. Ensuring the delivery of an effectively managed HR service that is cost-effective and aligned with business-focused solutions.
2. Managing a team of 13 People Partners and People Advisers, ensuring policies and procedures are applied correctly.
3. Providing advice and guidance to the team, management, and staff on complex issues to seek satisfactory resolutions.
4. Leading on highly complex employee relations cases.
5. Developing the team, structures, and systems using professional expertise and knowledge.
6. Collaborating with People Directorate colleagues to enhance knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
7. Developing and maintaining professional relationships with customers and stakeholders.
8. Ensuring HR system data is managed in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Social Care HR background, with experience in both operational and strategic areas.
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
* Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence at all levels.
* Proven ability to manage change programmes, TUPE, and restructures.
* Expert knowledge of employee relations and case management best practices.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
Apply today for this excellent opportunity!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely based on merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
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