The Role
We are looking for a People & Culture Manager, to report directly into the Chief People Officer (CPO) with extensive generalist experience and employment law knowledge. The People & Culture Manager will support the management team to deliver on their business objectives by providing advice, guidance, and insight in the space of people & culture and performance.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and organisational policies. They will act as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Strong interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with expertise in HR systems and a commitment to driving employee engagement and development.
Key Responsibilities
People & Culture Strategy
* Support the CPO on the delivery of the People and Culture Strategy to meet the overall business objectives
* Provide expert-level advice to the management team on HR best practices
* Deliver fit for purpose people solutions aligned to key issues within the business
Culture & Change Management
* Identify and develop workplace culture and change management initiatives in consultation with the CPO
* Drive initiatives that embed organisational values-based culture into practice
* Develop action plans from employee feedback to address areas for improvement
* Ensure our workforce is diverse, engaged and empowered through promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an equitable workplace
HR Advisory
* Provide timely and accurate HR advice and support to managers
* Provide tailored and consistent HR solutions and advice in relation to supporting the Crimtan Goals
* Provide performance management and disciplinary advice and support
* Manage grievances and lead workplace investigations in a fair, timely and efficient manner consistent with employment legislation
* Remain up to date with employment legislation and IR/HR industry trends
* You will provide advice and coaching on employee relations issues including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and recruitment admin.
Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle
* Provide support to the CPO and Hiring Managers, to ensure vacant roles are filled with qualified candidates in a timely manner to ensure business continuity
* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
* Support the employee lifecycle processes (e.g., onboarding and induction, performance management, and exits etc.)
* Guide and support managers through all aspects of the employee lifecycle
Policy and Procedure
* Develop and review People and Culture policies and procedures, to reflect legislative changes and ensure changes are communicated and compliance is monitored
* Embed cultural safety and competence in our policies, procedures and systems
Reporting
* Regularly monitor and report on data relating to Workplace Health & Safety, employee feedback, and performance reviews to determine the success of People and Culture initiatives and to identify areas for improvement
Workplace Health and Safety
* Ensure Crimtan is compliant with all safety laws nationally including insurances and workplace safety procedures
* Recommend improvements to relevant workplace health and safety practices within the workplace.
Key Skills and Experience
* Ability to positively influence key stakeholders and build relationships
* High level communication, negotiation, research and influencing skills
* Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision
* Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and independently, displaying a high level of tact, people skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
* Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to see things through to completion with a high degree of attention to detail
* Excellent organisation and time management skills
* Resilience – the ability to adapt to a fast paced and rapidly changing work environment
* High level of computer literacy and competency specifically in MS Office suite
* Minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong sense of humour and can grasp the reality of any given situation
* Be ambitious and want growth, coupled with sharing the company values.
What Crimtan Offers
* Competitive salary
* Flexible, hybrid work pattern of 3 days In the office (occasional travel to London)
* Company bonus scheme
* Pension & Healthcare plan (inc. mental health cover)
* 25 days holiday
* All the latest tech & software you need
* Be part of a passionate, friendly and transparent culture