People Manager
CV-LibraryNewham, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 19 June 2026
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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
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