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About the Company: This organisation creates memorable workplace experiences built around fabulous people, fantastic food, and great service. Recognising that every client has unique needs and preferences, and offer bespoke catering options to reflect your values and culture are seeking a HR People Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract. You'll be the central driving force for all aspects of the people strategy for the London sites within Business & Industry and Independent Schools, c.1500 colleagues across 150 locations. This is a truly varied and generalist role where no two days will be the same - from Talent Management to Learning & Development, Project Management to Employee Relations. You'll be supporting our London Leadership team and senior stakeholders across the business. You'll also be a key part of our central HR team delivering a great people experience. Based at our head office in Cheapside, London, the role will require you to regularly visit our sites to ensure our people strategy is embedded across the business.About the Role: Work collaboratively with Directors, Senior Leaders and stakeholders to align People activities with business objectives and strategy. Lead and deliver Talent Management and Succession Planning to create growth and progression opportunities. Innovate and implement initiatives that drive engagement, embed company values, and foster a culture of inclusivity and fun, while managing engagement programmes effectively. Design and oversee development programmes, identify specific training needs, and implement tailored Learning & Development solutions. Provide coaching and guidance to managers on complex Employee Relations and employment tribunal cases. Support smooth employee transfers under TUPE regulations, ensuring legal compliance and high engagement levels with transferring employees. Analyse monthly data reports to monitor key metrics, identify trends, and develop appropriate solutions.Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with Directors, Senior Leaders and stakeholders to align People activities with business objectives and strategy.Lead and deliver Talent Management and Succession Planning to create growth and progression opportunities.Innovate and implement initiatives that drive engagement, embed company values, and foster a culture of inclusivity and fun, while managing engagement programmes effectively.Design and oversee development programmes, identify specific training needs, and implement tailored Learning & Development solutions.Provide coaching and guidance to managers on complex Employee Relations and employment tribunal cases.Support smooth employee transfers under TUPE regulations, ensuring legal compliance and high engagement levels with transferring employees.Analyse monthly data reports to monitor key metrics, identify trends, and develop appropriate solutions.Qualifications: Degree-qualified, CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is highly desirable.Required Skills: Passionate about people and the employee experience.Creative and proactive, with a wealth of ideas to improve HR processes and culture.Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.Demonstrates sound professional judgement with a solution-focused approach.Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience managing TUPE processes.Background in a multi-site business, preferably within the retail or hospitality sectors.Strong experience as a lone manager in a generalist HR role.Excellent presentation and IT skills.Preferred Skills: Desirable HR Systems - Dayforce, Talent Toolbox (Korero).Pay range and compensation package: £60,000 per annum
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