Senior Manager People & Culture

BCD Travel; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel and hospitality company is seeking a Senior Manager People & Culture to oversee P&C functions, ensuring compliance with UK & Ireland labour laws while managing employee payroll and benefits. This hybrid role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, contributory to the company's people-oriented culture. Ideal candidates should have CIPD qualification and experience in HR management.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for career growth

Generous vacation days

Comprehensive wellbeing tools

Travel industry perks and discounts

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD qualified.
• Relevant working experience as P&C (HR) Manager.
• Excellent knowledge of P&C related topics including payroll & pensions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor for all P&C related matters.
• Support HRBP and management in employment legislation.
• Manage the local P&C team responsible for payroll.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Experience as P&C Manager

Knowledge of UK & Ireland employment law

Strong communication skills

Experience in benefit management

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Tools

HR systems (SAP SF)

Job description

Overview

Explore your journey at BCD and challenge the status quo! Senior Manager People & Culture. Full time, London (Office and home based - hybrid model).

The Senior Manager P&C will provide leadership and support, overseeing core P&C functions, ensuring compliance with local (UK & Ireland) labour laws and regulations, and managing employee payroll and benefits. This role also involves developing and implementing recognition and reward systems, while providing critical support to leaders in addressing any employee-related matters within the company. The role also has responsibility for a small local P&C team. Besides having the chance to meet new challenges and contribute to the company\'s growth, this person will be part of a company that operates in travel and hospitality industry with a strongly people-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for all P&C related matters in UK & Ireland
• Participate in regional and global P&C projects
• Builds a strong business relationship with UK\'s Managing Director
• Support of HRBP and management in the field of employment legislation and employee benefits
• Representing the company in contacts with labour market institutions and auditors
• Manage the local P&C team who is responsible for payroll and P&C administration
• Overseeing P&C technology landscape, driving automation and process improvements
• Engagement with Apprenticeship providers
• Ensure all local People & Culture policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits are up-to-date and compliant with employment law

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD qualified
• Relevant working experience as P&C (HR) Manager
• Excellent knowledge of P&C related topics (including payroll & pensions)
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland employment law
• Excellent knowledge and experience in TUPE legislation
• Knowledge of HR systems (SAP SF) and databases
• Excellent communication skills, active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience of benefit management including pensions

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated