A well-established, international Marketing business is looking for a hands-on People & Culture Manager to take ownership of People & Culture delivery across the UK, supporting a population of c.50 employees within a wider global organisation.
This is a broad and impactful role, reporting directly to the Global VP of HR, where you will have the opportunity to shape and continuously improve people processes, influence ways of working, and play a key role in delivering a positive and consistent employee experience.
The role
This is a true generalist position with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle across the UK. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, working closely with them to support engagement, performance and development, while also remaining closely involved in the day-to-day delivery of People & Culture.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Acting as a key point of contact for managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management and wider people matters, ensuring a pragmatic and consistent approach
* Taking ownership of payroll, benefits and HR operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a smooth employee experience
* Managing recruitment and onboarding activity end-to-end, from role scoping through to induction, while supporting managers to make effective hiring decisions
* Driving continuous improvement across people processes, policies and systems, including optimising the use of HRIS and improving efficiency and scalability
* Supporting the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance capability and engagement across the business
* Playing an active role in culture, wellbeing and engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing environment
Alongside this, you will contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives and support the ongoing evolution of the function.
About you
* Strong HR generalist experience, with a solid grounding in UK employment law
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on role with broad responsibility across both operational and advisory areas
* Confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders at different levels
* You will have experience across HR operations, payroll and benefits (must have), with strong attention to detail
* A proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in improving processes and ways of working
* Able to balance day-to-day delivery with involvement in wider projects and initiatives
* Experience in a fast-paced and/or international environment would be advantageous
The opportunity
This role offers a strong balance of ownership and support. You will have the autonomy to take responsibility for your area and make meaningful improvements, while working closely with an experienced HR leader and a wider international team.
It would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes a thoughtful and proactive approach, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and enhance how a business supports its people.