Job Title: People HR Manager
Location: St Albans
Contract / Hour: Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Industry: Professional Services
Make a Real Impact Where People Come First
Our client is looking for a People HR Manager to help them nurture a positive, progressive and high‑performing culture where everyone can do their best work.
Working closely with the Head of People, this is a hands‑on role that balances strategic HR thinking with operational delivery. You'll lead and support key HR functions, champion employee wellbeing, and help shape the future of our workplace culture.
Daily Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and develop the People Officer.
* Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle: recruitment & onboarding, induction, payroll, pensions, performance, internal changes, probation, exits & offboarding.
* Keep HR policies and processes up to date, legally compliant, and in line with Lexcel/ISO standards.
* Support the creation of an HR data dashboard to analyse key people metrics and inform decisions.
Employee Relations & Culture
* Be the first point of contact for HR queries, approachable, consistent, and solutions‑focused.
* Manage employee relations casework with care and professionalism.
* Support return‑to‑work interviews and monitor absence patterns.
* Work with the Head of People on training needs analysis and, where appropriate, deliver in‑house training.
* Assist with key people projects including apprenticeships, trainee programmes, and L&D initiatives.
* Provide absence cover for People support roles.
* Stay ahead of developments in employment law and best practice, supporting our culture of continuous improvement.
Essential skills & experience
* Solid experience in a managerial or senior advisory HR role.
* Ideally experience within law or professional services.
* Experience managing high‑volume, fast‑paced HR operations.
* A relevant degree or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
* A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Proven line management experience.
* A good understanding of current UK employment law.
* Strong IT skills and experience with HRIS systems.
* Comfortable using and interpreting HR data and metrics.
* Experience within professional services or a commercially driven environment.
* Discreet, trustworthy, and empathetic.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a proactive HR professional who thrives on making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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