People Partner - Media Technology Company - Manchester

My client, a growing media SME based in Manchester, is looking for an experienced People Partner to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive HR professional to support the business by shaping and delivering people strategies, while also managing day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have broad, all-round HR experience, covering employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, learning and development, and HR operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic guidance while also being hands-on to deliver practical solutions. A proactive, commercially aware approach and the ability to influence at all levels of the business are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers and teams, providing pragmatic HR advice and guidance.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
• Support performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
• Drive learning and development initiatives to build capability across the business.
• Champion a positive workplace culture, promoting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a People Partner or HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment, ideally within an SME or creative sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver practical solutions.
• CIPD qualification preferred but not essential.

If you are a hands-on HR professional looking to make a real impact in a growing media business, my client is looking to hear from you.