Job Description
Are you a strategic leader passionate about building world-class workplace cultures? Apex Innovations Ltd is seeking a visionary Senior People & Culture Manager to join our executive team. In this pivotal role, you will be the architect of our employee experience, driving strategic initiatives that foster engagement, retention, and high performance. We are looking for a dynamic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly blend strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution.
As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will have the autonomy to shape our culture from the ground up, implement modern HR policies, and lead a talented HR team. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on our workforce and drive business success through people, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive People Strategy aligned with the company's business goals, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent.
- Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Organize and lead engagement initiatives, town halls, and team-building activities to boost morale.
- Employee Relations: Act as the primary advisor on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
- Talent Management: Oversee the performance management cycle, including annual reviews, goal setting, and succession planning to ensure workforce readiness.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with the leadership team to define hiring needs, design compelling employer value propositions, and improve the candidate and new hire experience.
- Policy & Compliance: Review and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring the organization remains compliant with local regulations and industry best practices.
- HR Operations: Manage HRIS systems, payroll processing, and benefits administration to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
Qualifications
- Education: CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a senior management or leadership role.
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing HR teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts to non-HR professionals.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Tools: Proficiency in HRIS software (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, or similar) and MS Office Suite.