Head of People Strategy & Culture

Gekko; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in Newbury is seeking a skilled HR Manager to lead strategic initiatives and ensure effective people management. The ideal candidate will have HR leadership experience, particularly in Employment Legislation, and will be responsible for developing a comprehensive People Strategy. This role requires a strong communicator with exceptional negotiation skills. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits including hybrid working and a company bonus.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension enrollment

Employee assistance scheme

Perkbox subscription

22 days holiday increasing to 26 days based on tenure

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in any sector.
• Experience in Employment Legislation and GDPR.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People Strategy.
• Drive DEI initiatives and prioritise employee mental health.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law.
• Manage the HR & Recruitment budget effectively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial understanding

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above or equivalent professional HR certification

Job description

A leading field marketing agency in Newbury is seeking a skilled HR Manager to lead strategic initiatives and ensure effective people management. The ideal candidate will have HR leadership experience, particularly in Employment Legislation, and will be responsible for developing a comprehensive People Strategy. This role requires a strong communicator with exceptional negotiation skills. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits including hybrid working and a company bonus.