Director of People and Culture

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom De Vere Full time
Director of People and Culture

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our team as Director of People and Culture. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a large prestigious events-focused hotel near Reading, with a team of circa 300 employees.

About the Role

The Director of People and Culture will report to our Group Head of People and Culture and oversee the Hotels People and Culture Manager & Co-ordinator on site. The successful candidate will have previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care or retail environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage payroll costs, drive recruitment, focus on compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement to foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with the Hotel's goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with our central People and Culture team, department heads, managers, and employees to provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.
What We Offer

At De Vere, we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentive scheme, private medical insurance, enhanced company pension scheme, free meals, use of the hotel's gym facilities, 33 days holiday, and more.

Requirements
  • Previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care or retail environment.
  • The ability to influence senior colleagues and managers through a confident and knowledgeable approach of HR best practice.
  • A forward-thinking and bright personality, with an intuitive, highly organized, and strategic approach.
Benefits

We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.

Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage. Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.



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