People & Culture Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to lead people and culture initiatives across the UK. In this hybrid role, you will implement strategic HR practices that align with global business needs while tailoring them to local demands. You will engage with a diverse workforce, from shop floor employees to senior leadership, driving employee engagement and fostering a positive work environment. This role is perfect for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in manufacturing and a passion for championing people-focused initiatives. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to creating a thriving workplace.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR with a focus on people and culture.
• Experience managing employee relations and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic people initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Support a workforce of 250 across multiple sites.
• Manage HR operations and foster positive employee relations.

Skills

People-focused initiatives

Employee engagement

Change management

UK Employment Law

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification (preferably MCIPD)

Tools

HR/Payroll systems

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: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000

BENEFITS:

1. Company car or car allowance
2. Pension
3. Bonus
4. 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, that said, Milton Keynes, St. Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Luton, Dunstable, Watford, High Wycombe, or Stevenage would all be ideal.

Role Purpose: HR Manager / People & 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 council and advice, but to ensure a consistent message to the wider business.

Key tasks:

1. Reporting to the VP of People and Culture, you'll draw down global initiatives and implement them at a local level.
2. 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.
3. Oversee HR operations for a team of 2, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery.
4. Manage employee relations cases, fostering a positive and approachable environment.
5. Play a key role in various side projects such as employee engagement surveys, vendor management, policy & process creation/reviews, HR/Payroll system and benefits offerings.

Person specification: HR Manager / People & 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:

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

The company: 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. Via our comprehensive range of production facilities, we can deliver profitability-boosting products that meet our customer requirements for product safety, function, and design, at a competitive price.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: MGH18090, Wallace Hind Selection