Hr Manager

People & Talent Manager
Based in Cheshire

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Salary up to £45k plus benefits
Medlock Partners have partnered with a growing SME business, seeking a highly skilled and resilient People and Talent Manager to join their leadership team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to gain exposure working in an exciting growing business, in a stand-alone role, reporting to the Executive Team. The business has made significant progress over the past 12 months establishing a clear People & Talent agenda and are keen to maintain momentum.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, interpersonally strong, and able to work with autonomy. They will be a systemic thinker who is tenacious and happy to get involved with all aspects of People & Talent, with a strong understanding of HR best practices and an inherent passion for fostering a positive work culture.
Key Responsibilities of the People & Talent Manager:

• Provide a focal point for People & Talent queries, insight, and support.
• Continue to drive People & Talent plans and calendar across the business, working through a network of Senior Leaders and the Executive Team.
• Embed and reinforce the company’s purpose and values.
• Actively participate as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing insight and guidance on how to bring people and talent management practices to life for colleagues.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain high-calibre colleagues.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Work closely with department heads to identify resource needs and develop workforce plans.
• Implement performance management processes to ensure continuous feedback and development opportunities for colleague.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to enhance engagement and alignment with company mission and values.
• Ensure effective communication of organisational changes, policies, and initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate internal events, such as business updates and company celebrations.
• Collaborate with the SMT to identify learning needs within the organisation and develop comprehensive training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Advise management and colleagues on HR-related legal issues and provide guidance on appropriate actions.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Oversee all People & Talent 3rd party relationships, managing agency PSL in line with internal standards and People & Talent spend is managed resourcefully and effectively in line with business budget.

Key requirements of the People & Talent Manager:

• Demonstrable evidence of personal development and curiosity in HR, either through CIPD membership, qualifications, or work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR management, preferably in a small to medium sized businesses however this isn't essential.
• Highly motivated, resilient, and passionate individual, able to balance commercial and people needs effectively and is not afraid to challenge deviation from the company mission and values.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrable breadth and depth of experience across the People agenda - from HR, to recruiting, operations and performance management, to culture and L&D.
• Proven experience working in start-up or scale-up environments, where you have led and managed indirectly, as well as having had to roll your sleeves up to enable execute strategic initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.

If you are interested in this People & Talent Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.