Senior People Manager

Recognise Bank

Senior People Manager at Recognise Bank overseeing the People function and translating strategy into delivery. Leading team and core processes across employee lifecycle, performance, and engagement.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £65,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Management, including ownership of Employee Relations, policy development, and performance management frameworks. Proven ability to implement People Strategies and DEI initiatives while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

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CIPD Qualified (Level 5 or Above)Generalist HR ExperienceEmployee Relations Case ManagementPolicy and Governance DraftingUK Employment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPerformance ManagementPolicy WritingSOP DevelopmentRecruitment Process ManagementSalary Band ManagementBenefits BenchmarkingRisk AssessmentOrganisational Health DashboardPeople MI

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationCoachingEmployee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsPeople MI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 or Above

Industry Keywords

People StrategyDEI StrategyEmployee HandbookCode of ConductSMCR ComplianceWellbeing StrategyMental Health First Aiders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and deliver the People Strategy and DEI Strategy set by the COO, turning direction into delivered outcomes.
Lead and line manage the People team, allocating ownership of core areas and developing the team’s capabilities.
Own the People operating model, service SLAs and knowledge base; produce People MI and the Organisational Health Dashboard.
Maintain and update People policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct (together with Compliance), People Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Relations toolkit for the People team.
Own Health & Safety, DSE and risk assessment obligations and return-to-work processes.
Prepare committee and governance packs as required by the COO, support people-related governance under SMCR.
Own ER case management with the support of the COO and General Counsel, applying the ER toolkit and ensuring consistent, well-documented outcomes in line with applicable laws and regulations.
Support organisational structure, role architecture, JDs, headcount, the skills library and competency framework.
Own the recruitment process, sourcing strategy and EVP, manage onboarding, induction, manager guidance, probation and offboarding.
Run goal setting, performance management, calibration, underperformance and PIP processes.
Own career pathways, succession planning, leadership and next generation development and coaching.
Manage salary bands, pay structures, benchmarking, benefits, bonus and recognition processes.
Oversee payroll input, background checks, screening and RTW checks.
Own employee engagement and listening, the wellbeing strategy, mental health first aiders and the social committee.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above)
Experience operating at a People Manager level or equivalent (or performed a comparable generalist role)
Proven generalist HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
Track record owning ER case management end-to-end
Experience writing policies, SOPs and handbooks
Experience managing or supervising others
Strong UK employment law knowledge
Confident with HR systems and People MI
Policy and governance drafting
Experience running reward, benefits, benchmarking and performance management frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Time Off – Generous annual leave plus bank holidays to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
Work From Anywhere – Up to 6 weeks per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Learning & Development – Tailored training and support to grow your skills and achieve your professional goals.
Hybrid Working – To support your work-life balance, we offer a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Private Medical Care with Vitality – Comprehensive healthcare coverage to keep you healthy.
Enhanced Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and save for a secure future.
Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay – Supporting you and your family during important life moments.
Discretionary Company Bonus – Rewarding your contribution to our shared success.