People Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£75,000 – £85,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 3571
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.8×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Oakleaf Partnership is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1136 (Human resource managers and directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
People Manager
We're supporting an ambitious international SME as it continues its next phase of growth. With a global workforce and an entrepreneurial culture, the business is looking for a commercially minded People Manager to take ownership of the employee experience, strengthen core people practices and help create the foundations for future success.
This is a broad, hands-on role with genuine variety. You'll partner closely with senior leaders, influence business decisions and play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining talent. Equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up your sleeves, you'll thrive in an environment where ideas are welcomed, and impact is visible. This position is initially standalone, but with scope to evolve the role, team and function as the business grows.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders on people, performance and talent development.
- Manage recruitment and support workforce growth plans.
- Lead day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance and provide trusted guidance on employee relations matters.
- Oversee payroll, benefits and reward processes.
- Drive engagement, development and culture initiatives.
- Improve HR systems adoption & people analytics capability
- Build and improve policies and ways of working.
About You
- An experienced HR generalist / Business Partner with strong operational expertise
- Professional services experience preferred
- Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a broad, hands-on role.
- Experience of implementing HRIS systems
- Strong employee relations, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a growing, fast-paced international business environment.
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to own and shape the people agenda.
- High visibility and direct access to senior leadership.
- International scope with exposure across multiple regions.
- A genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact as the business grows.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Oakleaf Partnership, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £75,000–85,000
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
Even the bottom of this range, £75,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Oakleaf Partnership pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Oakleaf Partnership holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.