layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

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Senior People Manager at Recognise Bank | LAYIQ

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.
Policy, governance and compliance: 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.
Employee relations: 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.
Organisation design and resourcing: 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.
Performance, talent and development: Run goal setting, performance management, calibration, underperformance and PIP processes.
Own career pathways, succession planning, leadership and next generation development and coaching.
Reward and benefits: Manage salary bands, pay structures, benchmarking, benefits, bonus and recognition processes.
Oversee payroll input, background checks, screening and RTW checks.
Engagement and well-being: Own employee engagement and listening, the wellbeing strategy, mental health first aiders and the social committee.
Required Skills & Experience: Essential: 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
Desirable: CIPD Level 7
Bachelor’s degree in HR or business coaching qualification
Senior People Manager, Senior HR BP or HR Lead experience
Experience in similar-size or maturing organisation
Experience in regulated / financial services environment
Exposure to SMCR
Experience standing up or maturing an HR function
Experience in similar-size or maturing organisation
Experience in regulated / financial services environment
Exposure to SMCR
Experience standing up or maturing an HR function
Knowledge of H&S requirements
Organisation design and role architecture development or implementation experience
Competency framework design
Why join?
At
Recognise Bank
, we're building more than a bank — we’re creating a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference
💡, supported to be brilliant
✨ with a can do will do attitude, and trusted to do the right thing
🤝.
We believe that when our people thrive, so do our customers. That’s why we invest in an environment that reflects our values and supports your growth, flexibility, and wellbeing.
Here’s what you can look forward to: 🌴
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.
If you're curious, driven
, and ready to be part of something meaningful — where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact — then we’d love to hear from you.
*Subject to company policy.
**This arrangement may vary during the induction period.

Senior People Manager

Employer job description

Our values shape how we work and grow together:

Can do, will do:

Be brilliant:

Do the right thing:

Make a difference:

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