Director of People and Culture

4 weeks ago


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

De Vere Wokefield Estate is a prestigious events-focused hotel near Reading, with a team of circa 300 employees. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our team as the Director of People and Culture.

As the People and Culture Director, you will report to our Group Head of People and Culture and oversee the Hotels People and Culture Manager & Co-ordinator on site. Your focus will be on strategic activities to manage payroll costs, drive recruitment, focus on compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement. You will work closely with our central Talent Acquisition team to attract, select, and develop top talent, building high-performing teams that contribute to unforgettable events.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing payroll costs and driving recruitment efforts

Overseeing compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement initiatives

Collaborating with our central People and Culture team, department heads, managers, and employees to provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges

Driving initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance

The successful candidate will have;

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

We offer a competitive salary of £55k - £60k per annum, plus a Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 20% of salary based on business performance. Other benefits include BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, free meals in our colleague dining facilities, use of the hotel's gym facilities, 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment, and more.

If you are an experienced and dynamic HR Manager with a passion for the hospitality and events industry, we want to hear from you.

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