People Manager

Our client is seeking a People Manager to join their team in Guernsey on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role will report to the People Partner Director and play a significant part in supporting the commercial operations of the organisation within the UK. As a key member of the management team, the People Manager will collaborate closely with business. The organisation, a leader in the direct-to-consumer nutritional supplements market, has established partnerships with notable sports entities including the All Blacks and British Swimming. The working environment is characterised by a friendly and informal culture balanced with a strong work ethic and agile mindset. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to uphold local employment law and facilitate the growth of high-performing teams in line with the company’s ambitious targets. Job Duties: Job Duties Responsible for delivering the people and organisation agenda in the company. Develop a business and performance-oriented culture and organisation. Initiate and manage local people and culture initiatives supporting business and operational plans. Ensure succession planning, talent management, and recruitment support business goals and strategy. Be a key local resource on employment law and employee relations matters for managers and employees. Implement the business policies and processes in the local context. Lead the local People team members, ensuring the delivery of People services aligns with corporate objectives. Prepare monthly reports for outsourced payroll processing and oversee payroll compliance with Guernsey legislation. Lead workforce planning and recruitment processes to support growth ambitions. Coordinate training and development needs and ensure effective induction and training programmes. Job Requirements Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably with level 5 CIPD qualifications or equivalent. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a high workload effectively. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with employees and key stakeholders quickly. High levels of integrity and confidentiality, demonstrating diplomacy and credibility. Proactive approach with a high level of initiative and ownership. Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and numeracy. Experienced in HR systems, preferably SAP (MyHUB). Line management experience is desirable. Knowledge of Guernsey employment law, with an understanding of UK legislation beneficial.