The Head of People & Culture will lead the delivery of the corporate strategy and contribute to a progressive HR agenda aligned with Corporate Strategy and People & Culture Strategy. The role reports directly into the Head of People & Culture. A minimum of 7 years' experience in senior HR roles, at least five years with people managerial responsibility is required. Key Responsibilities:
* Develop an appropriate resource planning model for all departmental budgeting.
* Manage employee sourcing, selection, and induction processes.
* Ensure active probation processes and excellent induction plans.
* Continuously develop and implement a competency-based framework.
Learning & Development:
* Support Learning & Organisational Development in the learning and development planning process.
Employee Engagement and Internal Communications:
* Built on internal communications infrastructure and ensure regular two-way communication between People & Culture and the business.
* Improve and consolidate the organisation's approach to engagement activities.
* Work with Communications and Policy to turn feedback from annual Engagement Surveys into strategy action.
Supporting & Managing Performance:
* Handle employee relations matters timely and ensure correct grievance/disciplinary procedures are followed.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on legislative and HR policy implications of people management decisions.
* Ensure Employee Handbook is up-to-date and line managers are aware of any changes.
* Train managers to fulfill people requirements and expectations.
Recognition & Reward:
* Deliver a comprehensive remuneration & benefits strategy, including benchmarking assessment and review of the market.
* Oversee employee benefits schemes and activities.
* Create policies to reward and recognise staff.
Employee Welfare and Wellbeing:
* Promote wellbeing activities across the business.
* Establish an annual wellbeing calendar of activities.
* Ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
People Management:
* Recruit and manage team members to achieve organisational goals.
* Enhance team performance through guidance and support.
* Cultivate a learning environment within the Team.
Administration and Reporting:
* Maintain People & Culture database and administration function.
* Review and approve contracts, amendments, and correspondence to employees.
* Produce people analytics reports to improve processes.
Education/ Qualifications:
* Degree in Human Resources Management (HRM) or related subject.
* Postgraduate degree considered an advantage.
* Professional qualification CIPD, IITD desirable.
Key Skills:
* Technical HR knowledge, e.g., Employment law, L&D strategies, remuneration strategies.
* Confident decision-making and ability to operate effectively in changing environments.
Experience:
* Minimum 7 years' experience in senior HR roles, at least five years with people managerial responsibility.
* Experience in managing all people processes, delivering remuneration strategies, and embedding change projects.