People Manager

People Relations ManagerLocation: NewcastleHours: Monday - Friday, Full TimeContract: PermanentSalary: £60,000 plus 10% Bonus

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in the recruitment of a People Relations Manager to join their People & Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations professional to provide expert support on complex ER and Industrial Relations matters across a large, multi-site organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders and People teams, you will provide practical advice on employee relations issues, support organisational change initiatives, develop policies and procedures, and help drive a consistent and compliant approach to people management.

The Role

As People Relations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering specialist Employee Relations support and helping leaders navigate complex people challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters
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• Supporting managers and stakeholders with complex ER cases
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• Assisting with organisational change projects, including redundancy and TUPE processes
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• Developing HR policies, guidance and manager toolkits
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• Supporting industrial relations activity and trade union engagement
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• Monitoring employment law changes and providing practical advice
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• Managing ER risk, compliance and tribunal tracking
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• Delivering coaching and guidance to managers and HR colleagues
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About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations expertise and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

You will bring:

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• Previous experience in an Employee Relations, HR Business Partner or HR Management role
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• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
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• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
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• Exposure to organisational change, redundancy and TUPE processes
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• Experience developing HR policies and guidance
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)
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What You Will Bring

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• A calm and professional approach to sensitive people matters
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• Sound judgement and strong decision-making skills
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• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
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• A collaborative and proactive mindset
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• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unionised environment
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• A commitment to fair, consistent and inclusive people practices
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If you are an experienced Employee Relations / HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.