Head of People and Culture

Head of People and Culture

Full time, permanent position

Salary DOE

West Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and driven HR professional with a passion for the travel industry. This is a dynamic role, overseeing all HR functions across the group and playing a pivotal role in my client’s ambitious expansion plans.

As a key member of my client’s Senior Management Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing strategic HR plans, ensuring compliance, and managing the budget.
• Providing regular, insightful management information reports.
• Coaching and supporting Line Managers on employment law matters.
• Ensuring HR documents are fully compliant and up to date with legislative changes.
• Assessing training needs and delivery options based on individual learning styles and career goals.
• Establishing a robust succession planning strategy aligned with company goals and individual career aspirations.
• Supporting and driving change management while fostering a positive working culture.
• Collaborating with payroll on staff joiners, leavers, salary increases, and sickness absences.
• Conducting staff salary reviews and addressing employee payroll queries promptly
• Developing and managing a robust Health & Safety policy, regularly reviewing it in line with legislation and best practices.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field
• Level 7 CIPD qualified
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed
• Natural interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
• Resilient and assertive
• Knowledge of Employment Law and regulations.

If you believe you meet the above criteria and are looking for your chance to really make an impact on a business, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being managed by Alarna Stocking, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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