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Head of People and Culture Permanent Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a dynamic and growing business as Head of People and Culture. This is a full-time, office-based role in Chester, supporting around 130+ UK employees along with international teams.
Requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience in a senior HR role).
- Office-based, full-time role (37.5 hours per week).
- Competitive salary up to £50k depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 23 days holiday (rising to 25), plus bank holidays.
- Pension, retail discounts, life insurance, learning & development support.
- Discounted personal holidays and free parking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the HR function across the full employee lifecycle.
- Partner with leadership on strategic people initiatives, including growth plans and ESG projects.
- Manage complex employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, redundancy, tribunals).
- Oversee policy development, performance management, and compliance with employment legislation.
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies in the UK and South Africa.
- Manage HR reporting, payroll data accuracy, and employee benefits.
- Support on broader areas including ESG, Health & Safety, and Data Governance.
- Line manage and mentor a HR Coordinator.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong generalist HR background with management experience, ideally within an SME.
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge and confidence handling ER cases.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on capability and flexibility.
- Previous experience supporting ESG or cross-functional business projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft/Google tools.
If you're an all-round HR professional looking to make a strategic impact in a growing business, this role could be the perfect next step in your career. Contact Megan Hughes for more information on .
