Head of People and Culture

Recruit4staff is proud to represent their client, a leading Travel Company, in their search for a Head of People and Culture to work in their busy office based in Chester.

For the successful Head of People and Culture, our client is offering:

• Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• Monday to Friday, 9 am–5:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent contract
• 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year (up to 25 days)
• Paid Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted personal holidays
• Competitive benefits package including Eye Care, Life Insurance, Retail Discounts, and L&D Funding
• Free parking
• Friendly working environment

The Role – Head of People and Culture:

• Manage and develop the full HR function across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead organisational and people initiatives aligned with business strategies, including growth plans and ESG goals.
• Manage employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, redundancy, and tribunals.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, flexible working, and other HR policies.
• Write, implement, and maintain HR policies in line with business needs and legal changes.
• Develop and lead the recruitment strategy for the UK and South African teams.
• Manage the annual performance review process and employee engagement surveys.
• Oversee employee benefits and liaise with legal advisors as needed.
• Manage data protection matters, including logging breaches and handling subject access requests.
• Act as the primary HR lead on Health & Safety, ESG initiatives, and other business projects.

What our client is looking for in a Head of People and Culture:

• Previous HR Management experience within a generalist HR role – ESSENTIAL
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent senior HR experience) – ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience managing internal recruitment processes – ESSENTIAL
• Strong knowledge of up-to-date employment law and HR best practices – ESSENTIAL
• Experience dealing with complex ER cases up to tribunal stage
• Previous experience supporting ESG strategies – DESIRABLE
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and project management skills
• A proactive, confident, and approachable individual with strong analytical abilities

Key skills or similar Job Titles:

HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Head of HR, People Manager, Human Resources Manager

Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Deeside, Wirral, Ellesmere Port

For further information about this and other positions, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-22985