HR Manager

HR Manager

Location: North London N4 Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary 6 months (possible extension) Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose

We are recruiting for an experienced People Manager to join a highly regarded housing organisation on a fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Head of People and Facilities, you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, business-focused HR service while supporting the organisation's strategic objectives and leading a team of two People Advisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to managers and senior leaders across the organisation.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and change management cases.
• Coach and support managers to ensure consistent and effective people management practices.
• Lead, develop and support a team of two People Advisers.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and induction processes, ensuring an excellent candidate and employee experience.
• Support organisational development, employee engagement, wellbeing and leadership initiatives.
• Analyse people data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, trade unions and employee representatives.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all people practices.

Candidate Profile

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Significant experience operating in a People/HR Manager position.
• Extensive experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.
• Proven people management experience, including performance management and development of team members.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.