People Team Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:  Full Time

Office Base: Darlington (Hybrid)

Salary:  £45,000.00 to £50,000.00 (depending on experience and qualifications)

As the People Team Manager, your role will be to support our Charity to recruit, develop and retain a happy and effective workforce. 

You will be passionate about supporting all colleagues and promoting a positive, engaging working environment.

You will lead and manage the People team to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes and ensure our Charity adheres to regulations and maintains professional standards, acting as a point of contact for queries and providing advice and guidance.

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) as a minimum
• Previous experience in a generalist and operational HR role
• Previous experience in a stand-alone HR role or a role with considerable autonomy 
• Experience of analysing data and preparing reports to monitor trends, attrition rates, absence and employee satisfaction.
• Knowledge and experience of Payroll management
• Proven track record of successfully implementing new processes, policies and procedures in line with business growth 
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Employment law, right to work, safeguarding, payroll)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with all colleagues
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to motivate and develop your team
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and work under pressure
• Proficiency in using HR systems with the ability to transfer skills to other systems, as needed
• An ability to demonstrate the core values of the Charity

Benefits and Rewards:

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

For further information on the vacancy or for an informal discussion about the role, please email peopleteam@sjog.org.uk in the first instance.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.

Depending on the number of applications received, the position may be closed earlier.