With our new People & Culture team in place, we’re now embarking on updating our people system. This role will be critical to ensuring that we effectively review our data, manage data quality and prepare for implementation of a new system. You'll focus on data records ahead of a new HR system and assisting the implementation through user testing ahead of launch. The work will involve digitalisation of manual records, ensuring that only the relevant data is retained, reviewing and managing electronic data records, and developing a single source of people data. The role focus is on preparation, data hygiene and implementation of a new HR system, so whilst this is a temporary four month contract, it will be a good opportunity if you're looking to add some HR experience, not least working on a new HR system, on your CV.

Job Description 2026 – People Success Team Job title: People Operations Lead (12-month Fixed Term Contract)  Location: Manchester Office (hybrid working schedule, 3 days a week in office)  Reporting to: Director, People Success   Role Overview:  We are seeking an experienced People Operations Lead to develop the infrastructure,  processes, and systems needed for our People function to scale effectively within our  expanding global consultancy.   This role suits someone who enjoys enhancing People processes in a dynamic  environment and can balance attention to detail with sound judgement and  pragmatism.   As our business grows, we require a People Operations Lead to bring structure and  consistency across the employee lifecycle and annual People initiatives.   The role will oversee and improve core People processes, ensure smooth delivery of  performance and promotion cycles, and empower managers to operate more  effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a...

As Learning Solutions Manager , you’ll play a key role in turning Hawksmoor’s learning and development strategy into simple, effective solutions that genuinely work on the ground. This role sits at the heart of our Support Team and works closely with restaurant leaders and L&D Managers to build learning systems, tools and insights that improve capability, consistency and performance across the business. This is a hands-on role that blends learning design, systems thinking and data insight. You’ll focus on making learning easy to access, relevant and measurable, ensuring our platforms, pathways and programmes are widely adopted and clearly aligned to Hawksmoor standards and values. What you'll do Design and implement scalable learning solutions that support operational excellence Own and continuously improve our learning platform, ensuring content, pathways and data are clear, relevant and easy to use Turn business and operational changes into practical learning...

As  Senior ER Manager , you’ll lead employee relations across the business, ensuring cases are handled with care, consistency and confidence. You’ll be the subject matter expert for ER, supporting managers and the People team to navigate complex situations while balancing legal risk, business needs and our values. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll combine expertise, judgement and coaching to help the business manage people matters in the right way. What You’ll Do Lead complex and high-risk employee relations cases from start to finish Act as the escalation point for ER matters across the business Set and maintain high standards for ER processes and decision making Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling people matters Deliver training and guidance on employment law and best practice Work closely with the Head of HR on risk, strategy and complex cases Manage relationships with external legal partners and support tribunal cases...

Role Overview Job Title: People Partner Department: People Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Direct Reports: N/A The People Partner will lead the delivery of engagement, organisational health, and a positive employee experience across the business, with a strong focus on engagement initiative and employee advocacy. With the support of the HR Administrator, this role will also oversee and ensure the smooth delivery of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, providing pragmatic HR advice and operational support. This role is suited for someone who is passionate about engagement and culture, while also bringing strong expertise in employee relations, compliance and core HR practices. Working closely with leaders, managers, employees, and the wider People team, the People Partner will create an environment where people feel connected, listened to, and motivated, while ensuring HR practices remain legally compliant, consistent, and effective. Our Company...

Job Summary and key responsibilities We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and confident HR professional to join our growing HR team as an HR Advisor Team Leader. This role reports into the Group HR Operations Manager and offers the chance to make a real impact across a dynamic and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong ER specialist who enjoys both hands-on case management and developing others. You’ll lead on complex cases, coach and mentor HR Advisors, influence senior stakeholders and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across our HR operations. You’ll also support the integration of newly acquired brands, contribute to strategic HR projects and help shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture across the Group. Key Responsibilities: Team Management Lead and manage a team of HR Advisors who support business areas with employee relations matters including monitoring workload allocation and case...

Purpose of the Role Being a business that is multi-site means that we must have a focus on 2 vital areas that help us stay connected and truly live our brand values – systems and management/leadership capability. That’s why we dedicate this role to making sure that all of our leaders are trained and demonstrating great people and organisational leadership, whether you are a leader of people and/or a leader in your specialist field, and all of our employees are able to use the systems they are required to within their role, to help us create great experience for children, families and employees. Key Responsibilities: Management Development Collaborate with Operations Leadership and People team to identify learning needs through skill gap analysis and performance review analysis. Design and deliver targeted learning modules to Nursery management teams as required. Host management development curriculum sessions as required. Working with the People...

We are an established marketing agency with offices in Leeds and London, employing around 50 people. We are looking to appoint a hands-on HR Manager to lead and develop our people function. This is a standalone, generalist role with the opportunity to shape and embed effective HR practices across the business. You will work closely with the leadership team to support our people, strengthen our culture, and ensure we have the right structures in place for continued success. Key responsibilities: Acting as the lead for all HR activity across the business Managing day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, policies, and compliance Supporting managers with performance management, development, and people matters Leading recruitment and onboarding activity Reviewing and improving HR processes, policies, and systems Promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture Payroll management About you: Proven experience in a generalist...

Job Summary Kiwa UK is looking for a HR Adviser to join our team on a 9 month fixed term contract. As an HR Adviser, you will act as a Kiwa ambassador, living our values while providing professional HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle. You will support managers and employees with day to day queries, manage employee relations cases and contribute to cultural, equality and wellbeing initiatives that support Kiwa’s strategic goals. This is a fully remote, home based role, with occasional travel as required. About the role Support the HR Business Partners to deliver effective HR support across the business. Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, managing a wide range of ER cases in line with employment law, company policies, and Kiwa values. Provide timely and accurate HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on day-to-day queries. Support managers through formal processes, including disciplinary, grievance, and...

We are seeking a proactive, customer focused and diligent HR Assistant, with excellent attention to detail to join our high performing team. The HR Assistant will work 37.5 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. The position is offered on an all year-round basis to include four weeks annual leave, rising to five weeks after five years’ service, plus public holidays, along with a discretionary closure period over Christmas. The successful candidate will be required to work a full day on Founder’s Day which is one Saturday per year in late June or early July. About the role: This is an essential role working within a fast paced, all year-round education environment, supporting a diverse workforce across two schools and associated commercial operations. The role is suited to a strong, experienced HR Assistant who is confident managing end-to-end people processes, passionate about delivering a tailored, inclusive...

At The Stage Media Company, we are the trusted, independent voice at the heart of the theatre and publishing industries through The Stage and The Bookseller. With over 300 years of combined heritage, we inform, connect and empower our communities through authoritative journalism, meaningful experiences and industry-leading services. The HR Manager plays a critical role in shaping and sustaining our high-performing, values-led organisation. You will be the custodian of our culture - ensuring that our people experience reflects our commitment to excellence, independence, passion and long-term stewardship. This role is central to building an engaged, collaborative and accountable workforce of around 50 staff that enables our company to deliver on its mission: to inform, connect and strengthen the industries we serve. As a standalone role, the HR Manager collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team on strategy and is responsible for the delivery of initiatives, documentation...

As a consulting business, our people are our greatest asset; as  People Advisor  you will play an important role in ensuring our Hippos are supported and engaged throughout their employee lifecycle. As a People team we work closely with stakeholders from across Hippo to ensure our values of being human, pragmatic and ambitious are reflected in our people processes and policies. Your Role in a Nutshell Your purpose is to provide high-quality, responsive advisory support to ensure our team is proactively promoting a progressive and positive culture. You will support our managers, helping them navigate the complexities of people management while driving engagement and retention. You will balance a pragmatic, problem-solving approach with a deep focus on data-driven insights to help Hippo scale effectively. Key Accountabilities: Employee Relations & Manager Support:  Manage a varied caseload of ER issues (probation, absence, grievances) end-to-end,...

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.  We are seeking a Senior People Partner to provide strategic people insight alongside high quality operational delivery across the full employee lifecycle. This is a senior, influential role, working in a complex environment and partnering closely with leaders to shape people-centred, inclusive and pragmatic solutions. You will build strong, productive relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser and constructive challenger to senior stakeholders and managers. The role encompasses a broad portfolio including complex employee relations, senior appointments, reward, workforce planning and organisation design. You will also work collaboratively with our recognised unions to support positive and effective employee relations. As an experienced people professional, you will have operated at...

Are you looking to further your career in a HR role where you can make a difference? If so, we would love to hear from you!  ​ Here at North Wales Housing, we are committed to delivering our vision through our amazing people. We are looking for a  Senior People Partner  to join our people team delivering a quality, solution-focussed service for our organisation.​This is a fantastic opportunity for you to diversify your skills and experience delivering key aspects of our People Strategy across all parts of the business.​ As a senior member of the People Team, you will deliver a proactive, professional HR service to the business, working closely with our leaders to identify people priorities, create people plans and solutions, deliver organisation wide people projects, and be a key point of expertise on people matters.  What we are looking for:​ ​CIPD graduate membership or equivalent experience (Level 7), and evidence of recent CPD ...

At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.  More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, in early 2021 the SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation, one of only a select handful of science infrastructures to do so worldwide. Construction activities for the SKAO's telescopes in Australia and South...

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our HR policies and procedures, driving positive change, and enhancing our employee experience. Job description HR policy lead:   as our HR Policy Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in a key project focused on reviewing and developing a suite of cutting-edge HR policies, processes, and toolkits. Your contributions will directly contribute to improving our managers' capabilities and elevating our overall employee experience over the next 12 months. Full policy cycle ownership : you will have end-to-end responsibility for the policy cycle, including evidence collection, design, consultation, and implementation. In addition, you will conduct thorough equality considerations when necessary. This comprehensive ownership will allow you to showcase your expertise and contribute to building a positive employee experience. Collaboration and relationship building:   Your success in this...

The Assistant HR Business Partner (AHRBP) plays a key role within the HRBP team, acting as a central point of contact to support the delivery of effective People advice and services to Directors, managers, and staff. Working closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), the AHRBP helps to build and maintain strong working relationships, ensuring consistent and high-quality People support across the Commission.  This role is positioned at the centre of the of the HRBP function, and ensures the team remains visible, proactive, and responsive. The AHRBP collaborates with colleagues across the wider People Team and beyond, contributing to the delivery of professional expertise and excellent service. Reporting to an HR Business Partner, the post holder must be agile, forward-thinking, and adaptable to the Commission’s evolving priorities. You will be expected to take ownership of casework, contribute to people initiatives from day one, and quickly build credibility with...