People Advisory Manager (HR Manager) in Milton Keynes

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Flexible location outside of London - hybrid working.

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. And this role is no different. It’s an exciting time to join our People Advisory team. The team is positive and proactive, who care about enabling high performance through individual experiences and key career moments that matter.

A look into the role:

• Manage relationships: Role model stakeholder management building trust and offering proactive solutions as you manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Lead impactful people experience work: Specifically driving engagement across the service line and elevating People Manager skills.
• Champion and oversee: Initiatives across the annual talent cycle including performance and salary review, implementation of policies and projects, and employee relations activity.
• Innovate and stay ahead: Keep abreast of market trends and research, introducing fresh ideas to enhance the people plan.
• Manage and inspire: Take on people management responsibilities and bring new, fresh perspectives to our brilliant team.

Knowing you’re right for us:

• Experience working with large fast-paced organisations across different locations and/or specialities.
• Experience managing or coaching a team creating an environment where people have flourished.
• Experience taking ownership of delivering people activities such as talent or salary review.
• Experience of working with/knowing a variety of senior stakeholders and owning key relationships.
• Evidence of how you’ve brought ideas/innovation to improve the people experience.
• Strong ER case management and employment law knowledge, with the ability to apply this within BAU.
• Strong project management experience including personally delivering large people projects.

It would be great if you had some experience working in professional services, but don’t worry if not, we’ll help you develop along the way.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.