People Manager

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced People Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to drive improvements in employee lifecycle and HR processes, as well as support, coach and develop managers to lead disciplinary and investigation processes.

This is a remote position with occasional travel to Truro (once or twice a month) and paying up to £46k.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering improved employee lifecycle and effective People processes throughout allocated services
• Coaching and supporting managers through disciplinary, investigation, performance management and absence processes
• Quality-assuring people processes, ensuring policy compliance, consistent practice and effective risk management
• Partnering with staff and managers at all levels, providing practical direction, advice and guidance in collaboration with the wider People team
• Supporting organisational change, recruitment activity, induction, new starter and leaver processes across allocated services
• Designing and delivering HR training for Team Leaders and managers, including performance, sickness absence and early issue resolution
• Turning staff feedback into practical improvements that strengthen culture, reduce absence and improve retention

About You:

• Proven ability to deliver on all aspects of people management including recruitment, retention, development and management
• Experience and knowledge of the essentials of employment law, and proven ability in managing complex employee relations work
• Proven ability to plan, identify and mitigate risk, manage and deliver HR, manager training or projects
• Proven ability to work independently, drive change and adapt approaches

If the above seems a good fit for your experience then please get in touch today!

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cornwall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English