People Manager

People Manager Role Specification This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, high-performing People team, supporting the People & Culture Director, the People & Recruitment Officer, and the wider business. The focus will be on employee benefits, employee relations, and compliance/regulation. We are looking for an experienced or aspiring People Manager with a strong work ethic, creativity, and a passion for people and culture. Join us at the start of an ambitious five-year growth plan! About Us HFMC Wealth is a boutique wealth planner, asset manager, and employee benefits specialist. As an independent firm, we provide objective advice aligned with our clients’ best interests. We pride ourselves on integrity, trust, and a culture of fairness, transparency, and diversity. We are proud winners of the Best Financial Advisers to Work for award in 2019 and 2021. Accountabilities Employee Benefits: Work with the People & Culture Director and Employee Benefits Director on provider relationships, renewals, communications, and proposals for new benefits. Investigate and develop flexible benefits packages for the future. Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities: Manage people aspects of compliance, notably SMCR, working with the compliance team. Handle FCA data requests and surveys, and oversee regulatory change management. Employee Relations: Manage dismissals, redundancies, performance issues, health and mental health concerns, and dispute resolution. Additional Responsibilities: Support acquisitions and integrations, including due diligence, induction planning, TUPE transfers, and data review. Contribute to policy development, office logistics, recruitment, and other people-related projects such as engagement, L&D, rewards, performance management, D&I, and wellbeing. Experience and Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within financial services or a heavily regulated sector. Familiarity with FCA regulations and compliance. Experience covering at least 80% of the key responsibilities outlined. Personal Attributes We seek someone passionate about people and culture, innovative, service-oriented, empathetic, detail-oriented, and discreet. The ability to build strong relationships and contribute positively to our workplace culture is essential. Details Location: Weybridge, Surrey, or Clerkenwell, London, with hybrid flexibility. Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 9am-5.30pm, with occasional outside hours. Salary: GBP50k+ depending on experience, plus benefits and a discretionary 10% bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr