People Manager (Standalone)
Hybrid · London, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Standalone People Manager in the UK responsible for the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, HRBP for managers and employees, ER matters, policy maintenance, payroll coordination, and data integrity. Supports global recruitment initiatives, works independently as the sole HR person, and collaborates with senior stakeholders. Requires CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and solid knowledge of UK employment law; hands-on recruitment, ER case handling, and HR operations experience. Hybrid working from the London office with autonomy to shape the function and contribute to global people programmes.
Required Qualifications
- Proven generalist HR experience, ideally within a consultancy or professional services environment
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with a solid working knowledge of UK employment law
- Hands-on experience managing ER cases end-to-end and running full recruitment campaigns
- Experience in a standalone or small-team HR role, comfortable owning the function independently
- Familiarity with HR systems and tools — PeopleHR and LinkedIn Recruiter experience desirable
- Exposure to global recruitment or cross-regional working is an advantage
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.