Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)Salary: Up to £36,000 + additional benefitsContract: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)Hoop Professional Services & HR is delighted to be working exclusively with a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Junior People Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rewarding organisation and be part of an experienced and established HR team.This permanent role is based in Cardiff and offers a salary of up to £36,000, along with additional benefits. The organisation operates a hybrid working model, but due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required to accommodate urgent needs outside of standard working hours.As the Junior People Manager, you will oversee the People team, managing three direct reports. You will play a pivotal role in delivering HR best practices and ensuring a positive people culture across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the People team.
Support leadership development and upskill managers across the organisation.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, providing HR advice and guidance at all levels.
Oversee all aspects of employee relations, including performance management, absence and sickness, disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations.
Drive engagement and foster a positive organisational culture.
Develop and implement EDI initiatives.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
Lead succession planning and workforce planning.
Develop and implement best practice HR policies and procedures.
Provide regular HR reports and management information, interpreting data to drive effective business decisions.
Line manage and support the development of the People team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A strong background in HR, with experience in complex employee relations case management.
Experience in managing, coaching, or developing people.
A high level of reliability, initiative, and professionalism.
The ability to build trust and act as a safe pair of hands in a role with significant responsibility.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a dynamic organisation.

If you embody these qualities and are ready to take the next step in your HR career, we want to hear from you!Shortlisting is happening today, with interviews scheduled over the next few weeks. Don’t hesitate - reach out to Emmy Bevan directly or apply today!

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