People Manager

People Manager

We're supporting an ambitious international SME as it continues its next phase of growth. With a global workforce and an entrepreneurial culture, the business is looking for a commercially minded People Manager to take ownership of the employee experience, strengthen core people practices and help create the foundations for future success.

This is a broad, hands-on role with genuine variety. You'll partner closely with senior leaders, influence business decisions and play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining talent. Equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up your sleeves, you'll thrive in an environment where ideas are welcomed, and impact is visible. This position is initially standalone, but with scope to evolve the role, team and function as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on people, performance and talent development.
• Manage recruitment and support workforce growth plans.
• Lead day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance and provide trusted guidance on employee relations matters.
• Oversee payroll, benefits and reward processes.
• Drive engagement, development and culture initiatives.
• Improve HR systems adoption & people analytics capability
• Build and improve policies and ways of working.

About You

• An experienced HR generalist / Business Partner with strong operational expertise
• Professional services experience preferred
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a broad, hands-on role.
• Experience of implementing HRIS systems
• Strong employee relations, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a growing, fast-paced international business environment.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to own and shape the people agenda.
• High visibility and direct access to senior leadership.
• International scope with exposure across multiple regions.
• A genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact as the business grows.