People Services Manager

Kent Permanent £36,000 - £44,000 per year Remote View Job Description
You will be responsible for managing the People Services Team to successfully deliver our client's People Services vision. You will ensure the service provided to the People Team and the broader business is consistent and highly professional.
  • Previous experience managing a Shared service team
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations & HR softwares and systems

About Our Client

This organisation is a market-leading entity within Kings Hill, seeking an experienced People Services Manager to join their busy HR team.

Job Description

The role:

  • Ensure all regulatory and legislative obligations are met.
  • Proactively support the team, fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the link between senior stakeholders within the People team and the wider business, and the People Services Team to provide prompt and practical solutions to high-level enquiries. Gather insights on how to better support their needs.
  • Implement, manage, and review People Services documented processes. Utilise systems and data to identify development areas and drive continuous improvement in service efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide regular updates to the business through newsletters, intranet posts, and meetings to keep everyone informed about People Services activities and initiatives.
  • Ensure data processed and controlled by and within the People Services Team complies with the seven key principles of GDPR regulations.
  • Develop, publish, and embed customer service standards for all customer-facing People Services tasks. Monitor and report against these standards.
  • Oversee the design of People Services, leveraging automation and advances in digital technologies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with People Business Partners. Conduct regular cross-department meetings to share knowledge and stay aware of regional challenges and needs.
  • Regularly evaluate current and future People needs, using data and insights to ensure appropriate resources are available to consistently deliver high-quality service.
  • Responsible for ensuring all employees have the legal right to work in the country. Maintain up-to-date records and documentation to comply with immigration laws and regulations.
  • Proactively review colleague onboarding and offboarding workflows to ensure the experience aligns with FTSE100 standards.
  • Track the delivery of agreed KPIs and SLAs
  • Provide documentation and process clarifications to internal and external auditors as needed.
  • Maintain and improve People Services templates within the ATS. Ensure the accuracy of various Terms and Conditions templates and both automated and ad-hoc email templates.
  • Conduct biannual self-audits of People Services process compliance.
  • Collaborate with the People Data Analyst to assist in the annual salary and bonus review, as well as in year regular bonus payment processes. Liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data delivery to the Payroll team.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely bulk upload of colleague communication to the self-service portal as required.
  • Develop and implement campaigns to inform the business about the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by the People Services team.
  • Stay current with employment law and best practices, anticipating future changes and assessing their impact on the organisation and its people

The Successful Applicant

A successful People Services Manager should have:

 

  • Familiarity with HR software and systems, as well as a good understanding of employment laws and regulations
  • Proven track record of working within and moving on to successful management of a Shared service team
  • CIPD qualified
  • Independent problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to engage and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including senior management
  • Adaptability, able to adjust in an ever-changing environment
  • Process improvement skills

What's on Offer

  • An annual salary of GBP 36,000 - 44,000.
  • Room for professional growth and development.
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Additional benefits to be discussed!



 

Contact
Amy Fenlon
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6563882
Phone number
+44 1622 604 513

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Shared Services
Sector
Property
Location
Kent
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Fenlon
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 513
Job reference
JN-102024-6563882
Job Nature
Remote