People Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Oxford, Cambridge or London ~ hybrid working with a blend of 20-40% in office

About Us

We're a pioneering health tech company that is working to revolutionise healthcare. We're all about helping individuals and those who look after them to make better decisions that improve health, particularly for those common diseases that affect most people and take up most of our precious healthcare resources.

Our secret weapon is genomics - and the unique insight DNA gives us into how our bodies work and sometimes go wrong. We use genomic data to power our tools and platforms, improving every step of the patient pathway. From preventing diseases to improving screening, diagnosing, treatment;, and even developing new medicines.

Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from genomics, helping people to live longer, healthier lives. If that all sounds exciting, join us!

A Day in the Life

As People Manager, you will support the design and delivery of key People processes and initiatives to enhance and elevate the employee journey. You will implement and support the employee lifecycle, ensuring policies are effective, clear and aligned to the business. You will be a trusted partner to our Managers, providing guidance and support as necessary.

The People Manager will also collaborate with the wider people team to leverage data driven insights to implement high quality solutions that make a difference.

If you’re passionate about people and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers an incredible opportunity to shape the way we work and grow at Genomics.

Who You Are

• Proven experience in the People function, ideally in a standalone capacity or as part of a small team in a fast paced environment, with a solid foundation in HR processes and employee relations.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver pragmatic, impactful people solutions that balance systematic approaches with a people-first perspective, effectively managing multiple priorities.

• Strong impact and influence skills, with the ability to engage and influence managers and stakeholders across and beyond the organisation.

• Skilled in coaching and collaboration, working closely with both business and colleagues in the People teams to achieve shared goals.

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a clear and concise style.

• Track record of providing accurate and insightful data analytics to inform decision-making.

Key Accountabilities

• Enhance people processes, policies, and solutions using industry insights and best practices.

• Manage the full employee life cycle from onboarding, performance, and offboarding processes efficiently.

• Partner with managers to align People initiatives with team and organisational goals, offering expert guidance.

• Lead medium-sized projects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with strategic priorities.

• Analyse people data to identify improvements, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate records.

• Advise on total rewards and market benchmarking.

• Support workplace culture initiatives, including DEI, engagement, and satisfaction programs.

• Mentor junior team members to strengthen their skills and business acumen.

So what's in it for you?

1. Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.

2. Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.

3. Progression - We've got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder.

4. Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed!

5. Hybrid Working, Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office 2-3 times a week.

6. Wellbeing: Join a company that values you not just at work but also outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave.

7. Diversity and Inclusion - At Genomics, we wholeheartedly embrace and champion Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives. We foster an inclusive environment through various means, such as our 'All in Club,' a platform where we come together to celebrate and engage in meaningful discussions about cultural diversity. Additionally, we offer our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It's our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included.

8. Giving Made Easy: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place!

9. Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It's good for you and the planet!

10. Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee.

Would you like to learn more? Great, we’d love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you!

Genomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.