Head of People and Culture

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 60% on site

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance 4x salary

Enhanced Sick Pay

Birthday leave

Leave carryover 5 days

Employee assistance programme

Eye tests / DSE support

Job summary

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited, partnering with a values-led services organisation in Chippenham, seeks a Head of People and Culture on a permanent basis. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operations across the employee lifecycle.

You will report to the CEO, lead a small team, ensure UK employment compliance, and champion engagement and culture in a hybrid working environment with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Head of HR within a SME.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and best practice; capable of handling complex ER issues independently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills with a genuine ability to build relationships.
• Solid track record of people management with a collaborative leadership style.
• CIPD Level 7 is highly desirable, though equivalent hands-on experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Culture and retention: Develop and execute initiatives that protect core values, boost engagement and drive long-term retention.
• Employee Engagement: Be a visible, trusted point of contact for employees at all levels and address feedback proactively.
• Operational Stability: Oversee day-to-day people functions including employee relations, rewards/benefits, performance management, policy upkeep and payroll.
• Compliance and governance: Ensure compliance with UK employment law and manage ER issues with fairness and pragmatism.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the People and Culture team to deliver high-quality service to the business.

Skills

HR leadership

UK employment law

Employee relations

People management

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Henlee Resourcing is working in partnership with this "values led" business services organisation based in Chippenham to recruit a talented Head of People on a permanent basis. The organisation offers hybrid working with the expectation to be in the Chippenham office 3 days per week. Ideally the role is full-time, however for the right person, flexibility around this could be offered.

Head of People and Culture

Permanent

Ideally full-time - possible 4 days considered with 3 office days per week

Chippenham with hybrid working (3 office days per week)

Salary £65,000 to £70,000 + benefits / free parking when on-site

The organisation is a thriving, mid-sized business of approximately 130 employees. They have a collaborative, high trust workplace and are dedicated to protecting, nurturing and evolving their unique Company culture.

We are seeking a pragmatic, people centric Head of People and Culture to lead the people function. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and managing a small team of 3, you will act as the guardian of the workplace culture while ensuring operational excellence across the entire employee lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a structured leader who thrives in a collaborative and operational environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining high levels of employee engagement, ensuring legal compliance and championing people initiatives which keep the employees motivated and supported.
You will lead, mentor and work alongside a small team who encompass HR advisory, payroll and administrative support, ensuring the function delivers a seamless service to the wider business.

About the role / core responsibilities:

• Culture and retention: Develop and execute initiatives that protect the core values, boost engagement and drive long term employee retention.
• Employee Engagement: Act as a visible, trusted point of contact for employees at all levels, proactively addressing feedback and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Operational Stability: Oversee day to day people functions, including employee relations, company reward and benefits, performance management processes, policy upkeep and payroll.
• Compliance and governance: Keep the Company aligned with current UK employment legislation, managing complex ER issues with fairness and pragmatism.
• Team Leadership: Manage, support, and develop the small People and Culture team to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality people operations.

About you:

• Proven experience as a HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Head of HR, ideally within a stable small to medium-sized enterprise.
• Practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving and wider collaboration.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and best practice, with the confidence to handle complex employee relations independently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills, you are someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and understanding the human element of business operations.
• Solid track record of people management, with a supportive leadership style that brings out the best in a small team.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification is highly desirable, though equivalent hands on experience is valued equally.

What’s on offer:

• Supportive, stable senior leadership team that values your expertise and champions people led leadership
• Hybrid working flexibility (60% on site)
• Annual Leave 25 days rising to 30 days with service (in addition to UK Bank Holidays)
• One days leave for your birthday each year
• Up to 5 days carryover of leave each year
• Life Assurance X4 basic salary after probation (6 months)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay after probation (rising with service)
• Free on-site parking and modern working environment
• Long service awards and leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Eye tests / aids financial support for DSE / VDU users

If you are somebody who is looking for a move into a superb values led organisation and you possess the above capabilities, we’d very much like to hear from you!!