People Manager

Kingswood Group is delighted to be partnering with a commercial business to recruit an experienced People Manager.

This full-time, permanent role is central to delivering both strategic and operational human resources support across the business.

Occasional travel to other offices across the United Kingdom will be required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Advisory and People Administration teams
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, organisational changes, and company policies
• Ensure human resources systems and processes are legally compliant and operating efficiently
• Oversee annual projects such as performance appraisals and gender pay gap reporting
• Support business acquisitions and ensure smooth employee integration
• Drive initiatives that enhance the employee experience and improve ways of working
• Work closely with the People Director on strategic people initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date policies, employee benefits, and internal communications

Experience and skills required

• Proven experience in a senior human resources or people management role
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and human resources best practice
• Confident in managing sensitive and complex employee relations cases
• Experienced people leader with excellent interpersonal skills

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking People team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact.