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People Manager This is a critical role that is responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day people management and development, ensuring appropriate processes are in place and in line with current and relevant legislation. The People Manager will help develop a high-performance culture where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are able to fulfil their potential. People Manager Day-to-Day Duties Provide coaching to managers on values, behaviours, and people management practices Support development of an inclusive workplace culture Advise managers on early resolution of workplace issues Support and manage employee relations cases including absence, performance, discipline, grievances, and dismissals Escalate complex ER cases to senior leadership when required Assist with change management programmes including restructuring and TUPE processes Support workforce planning, resource planning, and succession planning discussions Contribute to HR reporting, workforce data, and insights for leadership teams and board reporting Support payroll processes in collaboration with finance colleagues Support end-to-end recruitment including job design, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding Develop and deliver employee engagement activities such as surveys, focus groups, and exit interviews Support implementation of wellbeing, reward, recognition, and DEI initiatives Manage HR systems and support improvements in people data and digital HR processes People Manager Requirements Experience in HR, people management, or employee relations roles CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR knowledge/experience Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience working in a changing and fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to coach, influence, and challenge managers effectively High emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Experience with TUPE, redundancy, or organisational change (desirable) Must be willing to undergo DBS check and have right to work in the UK