People and Culture Manager

TipTopJob; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to lead their UK operations. This hybrid role involves implementing strategic people and culture initiatives, managing employee relations, and ensuring a positive workplace environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership to align global HR strategies with local needs, fostering a culture of engagement and well-being. If you are a proactive HR professional with a passion for driving change and enhancing employee experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR across various industries, ideally manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UK Employment Law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic people and culture initiatives tailored to UK needs.
• Oversee HR operations and manage employee relations cases effectively.

Skills

HR Management

People and Culture Initiatives

Employee Relations

UK Employment Law

Change Management

Education

CIPD Qualification (preferably MCIPD)

Job description

HR Manager

One of the world's leading partners for retailers and brands alike is looking for a UK focused HR Manager / People and Culture Manager. Tasked with driving the future of the UK operations, you'll be a thought leader, and someone prepared to challenge the status quo. A HR professional who has introduced a variety of people-focused initiatives both in attraction and retention.

BASIC SALARY: A GBP 50,000 : A GBP 60,000

Benefits:

• A Company car or car allowance
• A Pension
• A Bonus
• A Life assurance

Location: A Hybrid role with 4 days at Head Office, which is in Hertfordshire, monthly/quarterly visits to other sites which are in Buckinghamshire, Yorkshire and Newcastle.

Commutable locations: Travel will be required; therefore, flexibility goes both ways. Milton Keynes, St. Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Luton, Dunstable, Watford, High Wycombe, or Stevenage would all be ideal.

Why read on: We are a business at a crossroads, we have great foundations and a story to tell, however, attracting, retaining, and progressing talent is consistently at the forefront of our minds. Following a significant acquisition, we are looking to enhance our HR capabilities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued and inspired. You're a proactive HR professional ready to make that impact.

Role Purpose: HR Manager / People and Culture Manager : Manufacturing

To implement strategic people and culture initiatives that align with global business needs, whilst being tailored to the demands of the UK. Having a voice at the top table, you'll own and drive the people agenda, be a key part of it, and work closely with the SLT to not only provide counsel and advice, but to ensure a consistent message to the wider business.

Key Tasks:

• Reporting to the VP of People and Culture, you'll draw down global initiatives and implement them at a local level.
• Supporting c250 colleagues across 4 sites, you'll be visible and approachable, engaging with the shop floor through to the UK's senior leadership team.
• Oversee HR operations for a team of 2, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery.
• Manage employee relations cases, fostering a positive and approachable environment.
• Play a key role in various side projects such as employee engagement surveys, vendor management, policy and process creation/reviews, HR/Payroll system and benefits offerings.

Person specification: HR Manager / People and Culture Manager : Manufacturing

You’ll have previously championed people, culture, and well-being, and consistently generated methods to engage with, promote, train, and develop a workforce. You'll be fully CIPD qualified (preferably MCIPD), with a commercial, business partnering approach, you'll have an inquisitive nature for change, and you'll be well versed in staying up to date with new technology/methodologies.

Most Likely You Will Have:

• A proven track record across a variety of industries, although most likely from a manufacturing environment.
• A commercial approach to HR ensuring the balance between operational needs and people wellness.
• The ability to demonstrate initiatives you have implemented and the results they have produced.
• Experience in a stand-alone or multisite role, with c150/200+ employees, with some exposure to a global/corporate organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law, along with Mergers and Acquisitions with a particular focus on transitional change, TUPE transfer and integration.

The company: HR Manager / People and Culture Manager : Manufacturing

Our goal is to assist retailers in providing a great shopping experience; we seek to provide unique and turnkey solutions to the in-store experience. We are a global company, but in everything we do, we are local. With a flexible working model, we can continuously grow with our customers in new markets.