Chief People Officer, De Vere Estate

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom De Vere Ltd. Full time
About the Role

De Vere Ltd. is a leading hospitality company seeking an experienced Director of HR and Workplace Excellence to join our team at Wokefield Estate. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a vibrant setting.

As the Director of HR and Workplace Excellence, you will oversee strategic activities to manage payroll costs, drive recruitment, focus on compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement. Your goal will be to foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with the hotel's goals and objectives.

You will collaborate with the central Talent Acquisition team to attract, select, and develop top talent, building high-performing teams that contribute to unforgettable events. Additionally, you will provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges, driving initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement HR strategies to achieve business objectives.
  2. Mange payroll costs and optimize HR operations.
  3. Lead recruitment efforts and build high-performing teams.
  4. Foster a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives.
  5. Collaborate with senior colleagues and managers to drive HR best practices.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a passion for the hospitality industry. The successful candidate will have previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care, or retail environment. They should possess a forward-thinking personality, with an intuitive, highly organized, and strategic approach. A confident and knowledgeable approach to HR best practices is essential for this role.

The ideal candidate will have;
  • Proven experience in HR management within a similar industry.
  • A strong understanding of HR best practices and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to influence senior colleagues and managers through effective communication.

About the Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range 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, use of the hotel's gym facilities, 33 days holiday each year, and more.

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