Average People Manager salary in Manchester

People Manager Contract: Full-time, permanentSalary: £45K - £50K per annumHours: Mon-Fri, office (flexibility required)Location: Stockport & Hazel Grove (fully onsite)Interview: 3 stages - 1 virtual and 2 in-person Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence in Stockport and Hazel Grove is seeking an experienced People Manager to join their collaborative and supportive HR team. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by driving people-focused strategies that enhance performance, engagement, and wellbeing across both operational warehouse and head office environments. With a competitive salary of £45K - £50K, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change initiatives, this role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious HR professional who thrives on building trusted relationships and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Why Join Us? Variety & Flexibility: Split your time between our Stockport and Hazel Grove locations, gaining exposure to both fast-paced warehouse operations and strategic head office functions.Make an Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping people strategies that drive organisational growth, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a knowledgeable HR team that values your expertise, supports your development, and encourages innovation.Well-being Focus: Lead initiatives that prioritise health, safety, and positivity for all colleagues while contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Your Role as People Manager As a key member of the HR team, you'll act as a trusted partner to managers and department heads across the business. You'll connect operational teams with head office colleagues to deliver value-driven HR solutions that align with organisational goals. From guiding managers through complex employee relations cases to leading engagement activities and supporting recruitment processes, you'll be at the heart of creating a thriving workplace where everyone can succeed. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leaders across warehouse and head office teams to implement people plans that promote high performance and engagement.Build manager capability through coaching sessions, training workshops, and ongoing development support.Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including handling sensitive casework with professionalism and care.Drive recruitment excellence by supporting best-in-class resourcing, on-boarding processes, and talent retention strategies.Lead organisational design projects, restructures, and change management initiatives with effective communication and consultation.Champion well-being initiatives that foster a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all employees.Utilise data analytics to identify trends, track progress against goals, and inform decision-making at all levels.Run engagement activities such as listening groups or surveys to gather feedback and develop actionable improvement plans.Ensure compliance with UK employment law by embedding consistent best practices across all teams.Oversee HR systems administration to ensure efficiency, user-friendliness, and valuable insights for continuous improvement. What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced HR professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and has a proven track record of delivering impactful people strategies. You'll bring a blend of technical expertise in employment law, employee relations, and data analytics alongside exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust quickly. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or People Partner role within operational or logistics environments.Strong knowledge of UK employment law with hands-on experience managing complex ER cases from start to finish.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through coaching conversations that drive results.Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, look-ups) for analysing workforce data and generating actionable insights.Hands-on experience administering HR systems and driving process improvements for greater efficiency.A track record of leading or supporting organisational design projects or major change initiatives.Expertise in performance management frameworks, engagement strategies, absence management protocols, and well-being programmes.Experience designing or facilitating colleague engagement activities such as surveys or listening groups. What Sets Us Apart This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued-whether on the warehouse floor or in head office meeting rooms. Employees benefit from: Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy the freedom to work across two vibrant sites while accommodating personal needs like shift patterns or remote working options.Focus on Well-being: Dedicated initiatives designed to promote health, safety, positivity, and work-life balance for all colleagues.Professional Development Opportunities: Ongoing investment in training ensures you can continue growing your skills while advancing your career.Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, transparency, mutual respect-and most importantly-you. Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're passionate about fostering an inclusive culture where people thrive-and you have the expertise to deliver practical solutions that drive success-we want to hear from you! Apply today by clicking the link provided Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Head of People We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join a values-driven and dynamic organisation. Position: Head of PeopleLocation: ManchesterSalary: £48,985 per annum (pro rata to 21 hours – £29,391)Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Hybrid working, with at least 1 day per week in the Manchester office Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 16 January 2026Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026, in Manchester Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union. We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants must apply via the application form on our website – CVs cannot be accepted. About the role: As Head of People, you will lead all people-related activity across the organisation, providing practical and professional HR leadership. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you will drive the delivery of the People Plan, ensuring people practices reflect co-operative values and support strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture, support senior leaders and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where people can thrive. Key responsibilities: HR leadership and delivery To lead the organisation’s HR function, managing internal HR resource and external providers where required.To support the CEO, Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team in developing and delivering the People Plan, ensuring practical implementation and measurable progress.To advise and support the Leadership Team on workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance and wellbeing.To develop and maintain fair, transparent and financially sustainable pay, grading and reward structures aligned with organisational values.To prepare and present HR reports and papers to the Leadership Team, Board and Committees, including the Remuneration Committee.To support the Remuneration Committee with expert HR advice, including the development of appraisal processes for senior roles. Policy, compliance and governance To ensure HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with co-operative values.To support effective HR governance, including reporting, risk management and equality impact assessments.To lead regular policy reviews and staff consultation, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation. Organisational development and culture To work closely with the Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative and values-led culture.To coordinate and deliver learning and development programmes that build organisational capability.To support internal communications and engagement activity that strengthens trust and collaboration. Employee relations and HR operations To line manage the HR Coordinator, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities.To provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment and performance matters, seeking legal advice where appropriate.To maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, ensuring effective consultation.To oversee recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.To ensure accurate HR records are maintained and confidential information is handled appropriately. About you: To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about people, values-driven leadership, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. You will bring: A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experienceProven experience as an HR Manager or similar senior HR role, ideally within a values-led or membership organisationStrong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practiceExperience developing and delivering people strategies that support organisational growthExcellent communication and influencing skillsThe ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion About the organisation: As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application. Other roles you may have experience in could include Head of HR, HR Manager, People and Culture Lead, Senior HR Business Partner, Director of People, or HR Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

People Business Partner!Location: Manchester - Hybrid 2/3 days in the office Contract Type: FTC to potential permanent About the RoleWe're looking for a proactive and experienced People Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you'll work closely with business leaders to deliver a comprehensive HR partnering service that drives performance, engagement, and organisational success. You'll lead on people plans, projects, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with our corporate strategy and values. What You'll Do Partner with leaders to develop and implement functional People Plans.Provide expert advice on transformational change and all aspects of the colleague lifecycle.Manage complex ER casework and guide managers on best practice.Review and update people policies in line with legislation and organisational values.Support job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and engagement initiatives.Deliver HR training interventions and coach managers to build capability.Analyse data and insights to inform action plans and improve engagement.Lead and support people-related projects across the organisation.Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all HR initiatives. What We're Looking For Chartered CIPD status.Strong track record in ER/casework and employment law.Proven experience as a trusted business partner with excellent relationship-building skills.Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively.Experience in developing people plans and delivering HR projects.Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Desirable: Experience across multiple sectors (public, private, third sector). Why Join Us?You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a real impact on people and culture. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.