People Manager

SF Partners are currently working with a manufacturing business who are currently looking for a part time People Manager to provide support to around 100 employees. Location: North Yorkshire Working pattern: Three days per week, with consideration given to four days (site based) Salary: GBP45,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata Role purpose Provide practical people management support, with a particular focus on complex employee relations, developing line managers and nurturing a positive workplace culture. Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to influence people decisions, drawing on support from the wider Group People team. Key responsibilities - Manage complex employee relations cases, providing clear advice and guidance to managers. - Coach line managers through people issues, building their confidence and capability. - Deliver manager training to strengthen people management skills and practice. - Champion a positive workplace culture, supporting leaders to reinforce it through their behaviour and decisions. - Build effective relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, influencing and constructively challenging their approach to people matters. - Work collaboratively with the Group People team, accessing advice and support where needed. Experience and skills required - Strong employee relations experience, with evidence of personally managing complex cases. - Experience coaching and training line managers. - The confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders and challenge constructively. - Experience supporting and nurturing workplace culture. - A practical approach, sound judgement and the ability to communicate clearly about sensitive issues. - Ability to take ownership of people matters while working collaboratively with a wider People team.