Head Of People

You will be joining a dynamic People team that is passionate about fostering an inclusive and vibrant work culture, serving as a key pillar in driving Pan Macmillan’s strategic objectives and vision.

Your role

Reporting into the Director of People and Culture, you will be a strategic partner in developing and enhancing our people's potential. You will anticipate needs, devise plans for the future, and align our people strategy with our business goals.

Your key responsibilities:

• Support the Director of People and Culture in developing and fulfilling a people strategy that is aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives

• Manage a small team of People partners and coordinators/advisors

• Lead and oversee the implementation of strategic people initiatives, ensuring they are executed effectively and in a timely manner, e.g. a yearly engagement survey

• Drive a proactive approach to people management, actively identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions

• Consult and advise on strategic workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives

• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the People team to develop solutions, programs, and policies

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective, fair, and objective investigations where required

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development, performance improvement)

• Maintain an awareness of the latest trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, applying this knowledge to internal policy and practice

• Manage the pay review and bonus process for the organisation

• Commercial management of the HR budgets

• Deputise for the Director of People & Culture where appropriate

• Contribute towards the Making a Difference pillars (DEI, literacy, sustainability) and set an example to your team.

Essential experience and knowledge you’ll need to succeed:

• A positive, strategic and hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Accomplished relationship building skills

• Proficient knowledge of employment law and regulations

• Solid experience with HR metrics and analysis of HR data

• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes and workplace investigations

• Excellent leadership and people management skills

• Demonstrated competency in strategic human resource practices

• Ability to work on many projects at the same time and meet deadlines

• The ideal candidate will have substantial HR experience, preferably in a strategic role within the media industry.

What you’ll get in return:
In return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

Closing Date: 1st March, 2024

Some of the benefits we offer:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays

• Generous pension scheme

• Group income protection scheme

• 6 months maternity / paternity leave

• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)

• 2 Volunteer Days per year

• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)

• Season ticket loan/advance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts on shopping, Tastecard+ and gym memberships; Christmas club savings

• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch
  

This is a full time, permanent, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DE&I is ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity & Inclusion Pledge is available here https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion
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