People & Culture Director

Hays; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Culture Director to enhance employee development and wellbeing in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leadership to foster a positive culture, implement strategic HR initiatives, and ensure the wellbeing of staff. The organisation values employee engagement and offers a range of benefits including flexible working hours, private healthcare, and an annual bonus. If you are passionate about creating a supportive workplace and have a strong HR background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Annual Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Employer Pension Contribution (6%)

Private Healthcare Packages

Life Assurance

Option to buy additional holidays

Gym Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic HR at a senior level.
• Passion for fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people plans and strategies.
• Lead employee development initiatives and wellbeing workshops.
• Provide support to directors and junior team members.

Skills

Strategic HR experience

Operational HR expertise

Employee development

Talent management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of HR systems

Education

CIPD qualification L5

CIPD qualification L7 (Desirable)

Job description

A people-focused, charitable organisation, currently seeking a People & Culture Director to join their growing business on a permanent basis. This organisation has experienced significant growth, boasts fantastic retention rates, and continues to expand.

Your New Role

As People and Culture Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and engaging work environment, focusing on employee development and wellbeing. You will provide expert advice on people-related matters, ensuring employees and managers feel supported and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO and directors across the business.
* Developing and implementing people plans and strategies.
* Leading employee development initiatives and wellbeing workshops.
* Conducting senior-level headhunting and managing talent.
* Providing advice and support to directors and junior team members.
* Acting as the EDI and safeguarding lead.
* Overseeing policy work and minimal change management.
* Examining organisational structure and identifying staffing needs.
* Ensuring the wellbeing of staff and fostering a good culture.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

* Strategic HR experience operating at a senior level, paired with operational/hands-on HR expertise.
* A passion for fostering a positive work environment and living the organisation's values.
* Ability to work closely with senior leadership and directors.
* Experience in employee development and talent management.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Understanding of HR systems.
* CIPD qualification L5 minimum. (L7 Desirable).

Benefits

* 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Leave.
* Annual Bonus (previous year circa 2.2k)
* 35 Hour Working Week (flexible start and finish times).
* Remote Working.
* Employer Pension Contribution (6%).
* Private Healthcare Packages.
* Life Assurance.
* Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays.
* Gym Discount.
* Plus, others.

If you are a dedicated and experienced HR professional with a strong focus on people and culture, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team and contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in looking at an alternative position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding other options.

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