People Manager to £70,000

Location: Loughton, Essex

Monday to Friday 09.00- 17.30 ( fully office-based)

Sector: Financial Services

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded People Manager to lead the HR function within a growing financial services organisation. This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic HR leadership with hands on operational delivery. Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and implement the people strategy, drive employee engagement and development, and ensure the business has the people, structures and processes in place to support its continued growth.

You will lead and develop a small, established HR team, providing direction and support across the full employee lifecycle while championing a positive, inclusive and high performing workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic influence with being hands on and making a tangible difference to the business.

• People Strategy & Leadership: Develop and deliver the HR strategy in line with business objectives, advising the Board and senior management on workforce planning, organisational design, talent and culture.
• Talent & Development: Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning, employee development and retention strategies.
• Employee Relations: Lead on complex ER matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, providing sound advice and guidance to managers.
• Reward & Performance: Manage performance review processes, salary and bonus reviews, benefits and compensation benchmarking.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive workplace, driving employee engagement, learning and development and organisational effectiveness.
• HR Operations: Oversee day to day HR operations, systems, data, reporting and policies, identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure HR policies and practices meet employment legislation and FCA regulatory requirements, working closely with Risk, Compliance and the Board on conduct, governance and people related matters.
• Team Management: Lead, coach and develop the HR team, building strong relationships across the business.

You will want to be working in a growing and well respected organisation with a strong focus on "people" where a collaborative and cohesive culture is at the heart of the business. An environment where people work closely together, build strong relationships and share a genuine commitment to the organisation's continued success.

You will be an accomplished HR professional with experience operating at management level, ideally within financial services or another FCA regulated environment.

• Proven experience managing and developing an HR function and team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Experience developing and implementing people strategies, ideally within a regulated business.
• Confidence advising and influencing Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Experience across recruitment, performance management, reward, employee engagement and organisational development.
• A good understanding of FCA requirements, including Conduct Rules and regulatory fitness and propriety requirements.
• Confidence using HR systems, data and metrics to inform decision making and drive improvements.
• A recognised HR qualification, ideally CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent.

Salary is dependent upon experience