Job Title: People HR Manager Location: St Albans Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Industry: Professional Services Shape the Future of a People-First Organisation Are you an experienced HR professional ready to step into a role where you can truly influence culture, strategy, and employee experience? Our client is seeking a dynamic People HR Manager to help foster a progressive, high-performing environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. This is a hands-on position that blends strategic insight with operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in driving key HR initiatives, championing wellbeing, and building a workplace culture that attracts and retains exceptional talent. Key Responsibilities HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle Lead, coach, and develop the People Officer, supporting their professional growth. Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including: Recruitment and onboarding: Attract, engage, and secure top-tier talent. Induction: Create a seamless and welcoming integration experience. Payroll: Manage payroll processes and authorise monthly reports. Pensions: Ensure full legislative compliance. Performance management: Partner with managers to drive continuous improvement. Organisational changes, probation reviews, and offboarding. Maintain HR policies and procedures that are compliant, forward-thinking, and aligned with Lexcel/ISO standards. Support the development of an HR data