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You will lead on governance and process improvement, advise managers on people matters and support the wider HR agenda.\nThe role involves regular travel to our Preston office.\nKey responsibilities\nHR governance, policy and systems\nOwn and maintain HR policies and processes, ensuring consistency across entities and compliance with UK employment law.\nTrack legislative changes and update policies and practices accordingly.\nMaintain the HR SharePoint knowledge space and establish robust people data standards, including accurate data entry and cleansing.\nSupport HRIS improvements and develop documented, consistent processes for payroll, taking on oversight of payroll accuracy over time.\nEmployee relations and manager support\nAdvise and coach managers on performance, absence, conduct, flexible working and other day-to-day people matters.\nSupport disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy processes, escalating complex cases to the Head of HR.\nManage requests including DSARs and reasonable adjustments, and support settlement agreements with external legal advisers where needed.\nProgrammes, reward and engagement\nSupport delivery of the Management Development Programme, including facilitation, and contribute to high-performance culture initiatives.\nSupport benefits reviews, annual bonus and reward cycles, and recruitment in partnership with our TA consultant.\nLead employee benefits communications and engagement, working with the HR & Benefit Coordinator to improve understanding and take-up.\nContinuous improvement and team development\nIdentify and implement practical improvements to HR processes and the employee experience, using feedback and recurring queries to inform changes.\nUse AI and automation appropriately to reduce manual work and improve efficiency, applying sound judgement around confidentiality, data protection and accuracy.\nCoach and develop the HR & Benefit Coordinator, involving them in employee relations cases and HR projects.\nPerson specification\nEssential\nGeneralist HR experience at HR Manager or senior HR Advisor level, ideally in a multi-entity business.\nStrong practical knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.\nExperience owning and improving HR policies and processes.\nConfidence working with HR data and systems, with strong attention to detail.\nClear communication skills and the ability to advise and coach managers.\nStrong organisation and prioritisation skills in a lean team.\nAbility to balance longer-term process improvement with responsive day-to-day delivery.\nConfidence using AI in HR, with sound judgement around confidentiality, data protection and accuracy.\nExperience of, or exposure to, UK payroll.\nCIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience.\nDesirable\nExperience in media, events or another fast-moving commercial environment.\nExperience supporting an HRIS implementation or system change.\nTUPE experience.\nExperience designing or delivering manager development.\nWe offer competitive benefits\nAll souls are welcome\nAs an equal opportunity employer we hire, develop and retain the best people regardless of their social background, age, sex, ethnicity, religion/belief or disability, and to make use of their talents.\nWe value everyone as an individual. 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