Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We're seeking a proactive, commercially minded and customer-focused People Manager to help shape and deliver an outstanding employee experience while supporting organisational growth and success.
There are two vacancies for this role, one permanent and one as a Fixed Term Contract until July 2028. The roles are hybrid with a York office base, with average attendance as 4 days per month.
You'll work closely with managers across the business to deliver people initiatives, provide expert guidance, and ensure our people practices are effective, compliant and people-centred.
These roles are full-time (35 hours per week). Gross annual salary of £44,642. We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and therefore will consider applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. Online interviews via MS Teams, with a pre-prepared presentation, will take place in mid to late October.
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- Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally operating at HR Business Partner level
- Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases and advising managers
- Working towards CIPD Level 5 qualification, or equivalent professional experience, with a commitement to continuing professional development
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding activities
- Experience managing day-to-day UK payroll operations and working with HR systems and workforce analytics
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with confidence using data to inform recommendations
- The ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratievly and manage multiple priorities
- A customer-focused, proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- The ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, with attendance at our York office typically around 4 days per month
People Manager employer: Advance HE
Advance HE is an exceptional employer located in York, offering a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits including a robust pension plan, enhanced family leave, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful improvements in higher education.
