Position: People Advisory Manager Our client Large, professional services firm has a new opening for a People Advisory Manager to join their team. They offer a salary circa £60,000 per annum. Benefits include: - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays - Income protection - Option to join Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) the company will match your sacrifice of plan earnings plus 10% of your sacrifice - Healthcare cover - Health and Wellbeing benefits - Hybrid working available - 2 - 3 days in the office Purpose: Reporting to the Associate Director of People Operations and Advisory, you will co-develop and implement the company's people strategy. You will operationally deliver the people strategy for a business line alongside a Business Partner and support Regional and Office Managing Partners in fostering engagement and belonging. You will be managing a team of 6 - 7 individuals. Key Responsibilities: - Employee Experience: Lead the People Advisory team to enhance employee experience across wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement, in coordination with the Engagement and Wellbeing team. - Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Service Line Heads, leadership teams, and key stakeholders to drive a premium employee experience. - Change Management: Initiate and lead people change programmes at both service line and regional levels, ensuring risks are managed. - Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the people strategy, promoting the company as an employer of choice and supporting innovation within the firm. - Market Awareness: Stay informed about market trends and adapt strategies to meet current and future business needs. - Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to people policies and procedures, providing commercial solutions where relevant. - Performance Management: Oversee employee relations, performance appraisals, and annual processes, ensuring fair treatment and minimising risks. - Recruitment: Collaborate with Early Careers and Experienced Hire teams to meet resource requirements and enhance recruitment processes. - People Analytics: Utilise people analytics to provide insights and improve management decision-making. - Leadership: Develop and manage the People Advisory team, fostering growth, technical competence, and best practices. Candidate Requirements: - Qualifications: CIPD qualified, Minimum level 5. Level 7 would be an advantage but not essential. - Skills: High business acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence business leaders. - Experience: Proven track record in leading teams to deliver business-focused people solutions, with knowledge of best practices across the employee lifecycle. - Expertise: Understanding of employment legislation, employee relations, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion strategies. - Attributes: Critical thinker with a sense of curiosity, innovation, and the ability to manage people risk.