People & Culture Manager

P&A Group of Companies; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People & Culture Manager to lead their HR initiatives. This role focuses on fostering a thriving workplace culture, ensuring compliance, and driving engagement across the organization. You'll collaborate with leadership to implement innovative people strategies that enhance employee experience and promote continuous learning. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are a strategic thinker passionate about people, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

Employee healthcare cash plan

33 days holidays

Life assurance

Discretionary profit share

20% discount at Woodworks Garden Centre

Long service awards

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified HR professional with experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Confident in managing complex employee relations and implementing policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of inclusive People Services supporting the employee lifecycle.
• Shape and implement people strategies aligned to business goals.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Data Literacy

CIPD Level 5+

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

HR Software

Job description

Recruiting for a People & Culture Manager in Saltney or Mold.

Who are we and who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a values-driven HR professional to lead the people agenda across the P&A Group of Companies—a multi-award-winning, family-run business with a proud 40-year history and an exciting future.

You’ll be a strong HR generalist with a will to develop and embed a culture which helps colleagues flourish. It’s an opportunity to embed a culture where people feel connected, supported and inspired to grow. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we work, lead, recognise and develop our teams—making sure our values aren’t just words on a wall, but the way we do business every day.

Working across our sites in Saltney and Mold, you’ll partner with leadership to deliver people strategies that foster high engagement, continuous learning and innovation—while ensuring we remain compliant, inclusive and future-focused.

If you're a strategic thinker who believes that thriving businesses are built on thriving people, this is your moment to make a real difference.

Let’s talk terms.

• Salary range from £35,000-£40,000 DOE
• Based in Saltney or Mold but working fluidly between both
• Permanent contract, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Employee healthcare cash plan (Medicash) This includes access to a range of high street discounts including cinema, retail, gym membership etc.
• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) rising to 36 days with length of service
• Life assurance
• Discretionary profit share and bonus scheme
• 20% discount at the Woodworks Garden Centre and Café
• Long service awards

What will I be doing?

As People & Culture Manager, you'll lead the delivery of an inclusive People Services function that supports every stage of the employee lifecycle. You’ll drive the development of policies, processes and cultural initiatives that promote engagement, retention, learning and wellbeing.

Working closely with senior leaders and line managers, you’ll shape and implement people strategies aligned to business goals, oversee employee relations matters with fairness and professionalism, and ensure HR practices remain compliant and forward-thinking.

You’ll also lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, enhance the employee experience through effective communication and recognition strategies, and champion professional development—both for the organisation and yourself, taking every opportunity to coach and mentor colleagues in the provision of best practice employee management.

About you.

• A CIPD-qualified (Level 5+) HR professional with well-rounded experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Confident in managing complex employee relations cases and implementing effective policies and people strategies.
• A strong communicator – articulate, emotionally intelligent, and able to build trusted relationships at every level.
• Ahands-on strategic thinker, capable of translating business goals into impactful people initiatives.
• Comfortable leading change and improving systems, processes and culture across a growing organisation.
• Commercially aware, data-literate and confident making decisions based on insight and trends.
• Tech-savvy, with strong skills in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and working knowledge of HR software.
• Highly organised, resourceful and motivated – able to prioritise, lead, mentor and make things happen.
• Up to date with UK employment law and committed to continuous professional development.

What next?

If this sounds like you then let’s have a chat. Please contact Hazel at [e-mail] for an informal discussion about what’s on offer.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter into [e-mail]