People Practices (HR) Manager
About this role
People Practices (HR) Manager
Position: People Practices (HR) Manager
Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Band 7 - £47,440 - £54,288 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 8 September 2026
About the Role
As a People Practices (HR) Manager with our supportive bridge staffing agency, you will play a crucial behind-the-scenes leadership role, helping our clinical and operational teams deliver the best possible care across the East Midlands. Created to provide vital senior People capacity during a period of significant organisational activity and complex workforce change, this position holds accountability for driving proactive, operationally focused HR support, managing high-profile employee relations matters, and safeguarding workforce stability.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with operational leaders across NHS 111 and Urgent & Emergency Care services to boost performance, engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Drive the proactive management of complex employee relations activities, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, and organizational change processes.
Provide objective, independent, and legally robust advice to senior leaders, carefully balancing organizational risk, operational demands, and colleague wellbeing.
Utilize workforce data, trends, and insight to support smart operational decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
Support operational resilience and workforce planning, identifying risks early and implementing targeted interventions to improve attendance, retention, and stability.
Coach and upskill operational leaders to enhance their confidence, capability, and accountability in people management.
What We’re Looking For
CIPD Level 7 qualification or demonstrable operational HR experience working to that level.
Extensive operational HR experience within a complex, highly regulated organization subject to external scrutiny or significant change.
Proven expertise in managing highly complex, sensitive, or high-profile employee relations cases and mitigating workforce risk.
In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and a track record of advising senior stakeholders on employment law and organizational risk.
Demonstrated ability to leverage workforce data and insights to drive tangible operational improvements.
What We Offer You
We believe that great work starts with a supported team. Our benefits package puts your health, wellbeing, and future first:
Pension & Continuity: Full access to the NHS pension scheme, with provisions to honour existing NHS pension pots and holiday entitlements for qualifying transfers.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options designed to support you professionally and personally.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to help you thrive in and out of the workplace.
Career Development: Ongoing leadership development, growth opportunities, and learning pathways tailored to your ambitions.