De Beers People and Operations Manager

About De Beers

Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR business partner and advisor for managers and employees across the Diamond Trading UK business
• Provide comprehensive guidance on the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through performance management and separation
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, conduct, capability and absence matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities including workforce planning, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer management and induction
• Support performance management, talent identification, development opportunities and succession planning in consultation with business leaders
• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration and resolve employee queries related to compensation and benefits
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee data and contractual documentation in compliance with UK employment legislation
• Support organizational changes, team restructures and business initiatives as required by the business
• Promote employee engagement, wellbeing and communication initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive working environment
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies, maintaining appropriate controls and supporting audit requirements

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist experience within a corporate or commercial environment
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations practices
• Proven experience managing recruitment and onboarding activities
• Demonstrated ability to support performance management, talent management and organisational change
• Understanding of payroll administration, employee benefits and HR systems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across geographically separate locations
• CIPD qualification or active progress towards qualification preferred

Skills

Experience

Mid-Senior Level experience as an HR generalist in corporate or commercial settings, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple HR functions independently and build strong stakeholder relationships across organizational levels.

Education

Secondary education minimum; further HR-related qualifications or professional development preferred. CIPD qualification or progress towards CIPD membership valued.

Workplace

Culture

De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.

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