Act as the senior point of contact for escalated employee relations matters
Advise senior leaders and managers on UK employment law changes
Lead or support complex and sensitive employment matters
Ensure effective risk management in conduct-related matters
Oversee the administration of employee benefits
Provide oversight of payroll administration
Ensure all employee data is accurate, well-maintained, and handled in line with GDPR
Lead the full recruitment lifecycle
Oversee the new starter process
Develop and continuously improve onboarding and induction processes
Oversee and ensure the effective delivery of all HR administration processes
Track, analyse, and report on key HR metrics
Provide direct line management, coaching, and operational oversight for the People Administrator and Culture Manager
Work closely with the team to support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
Oversee the office management function

Proven experience as a HR or Senior HR Manager or in a similar HR leadership role within the UK
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and compliance requirements
Experience across employee relations, benefits administration, payroll oversight, and performance management
A strong track record of leading end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance commercial and people priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence influencing at senior level
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Absolute discretion and a strict commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information and data.

Senior People Manager – Maternity Cover

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