Contract: Fixed-term mat cover contract (16 months) Hours: Part-time (32 hours per week, flexible working considered) Salary: £48,000 pro ratad (£60,000 FTE) Location: City of London/Hybrid Start Date: ASAP About the Role Were looking for a warm, experienced People Manager to join us for 16 months on a part-time basis while our People Director is on maternity leave. This is a standalone role where youll be the go-to person for everything people-related from supporting our team day-to-day to advising management on people strategy. Its a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and is confident in shaping and running a People function. Youll play a key role in making sure our team feels supported, engaged, and set up for success, while keeping our people processes running smoothly. What Youll Be Doing Acting as the first point of contact for all things people-related, supporting our team with empathy and expertise. Partnering with managers and leaders to help them get the best out of their teams. Looking after the whole employee journey from hiring and onboarding, to development, performance, and offboarding. Keeping us on track with employment law and best practice and updating policies when needed. Handling employee relations matters fairly and with care. Managing payroll and benefits in partnership with our external providers. Keeping our HR systems and records up to date and accurate. Driving engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives to keep our culture thriving. Leading on small people projects that make a real difference to our teams experience. About You Youve worked as a People/HR Manager (or similar senior HR role) and are comfortable running things solo. You know your way around UK employment law and can balance compliance with a people-first approach. Youre approachable, a great listener, and able to build trust quickly. Youre confident making decisions and can handle sensitive situations with care. You enjoy both the hands-on and the strategic sides of HR. Youre organised, proactive, and happy juggling different priorities. Ideally CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or with equivalent experience. What We Offer Flexibility: 32 hours per week, with some room to shape your working pattern. A welcoming team who value open communication and collaboration. The chance to make a big impact by leading our People function during this period. Competitive salary (pro rata) and benefits. Perkbox & discounts Monthly company breakfast & company incentives You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, People Manager, Recruitment, HR Officer, HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, etc REF-224 244