HR Director

***NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE***

If you are interested in the opportunity please apply to this advert with your CV, rather than contacting internal stakeholders within the business - this will ensure your application is considered as part of our agreed talent acquisition process. The application window will close on Friday 16th August, due to high levels of interest we unfortunately aren't always able to respond to everyone. We will be in touch directly to arrange a conversation with successful individuals, however thank you to anyone that has applied and expressed interest in the opportunity with us.

What we’re after: - HR Director

Reporting Line: - CEO

Lily’s Headquarters: - Goodge Street, Fitzrovia (with hybrid working between the office and working from home)

Equality and Inclusiveness at Lily’s Kitchen: -

At Lily’s Kitchen, we want to build and maintain a values-driven culture of trust and inclusion, one that empowers people safely and comfortably to express every characteristic of their personal identity and experience. We’re committed to supporting and encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce. That means that whatever your ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age or status as an individual with a disability, you’ll get all the opportunities, respect and support you’d expect from a passionate business that cares about its people (as well as its pets).

We strongly encourage people of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and/or other people from underrepresented groups to apply. Lily’s Kitchen is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Location: -

This is a hybrid role, with a mix between working approximately 2 days a week (or more if you prefer) in our beautiful central London office (Goodge Street) and working from home.

Your Lily’s Kitchen Promise – Pets, People & Planet:-

Every single member of the Lily’s Kitchen team pledges to uphold our B Corp and broader sustainability strategy personally, within their respective departments, and across the entire company. This commitment is demonstrated through actively advancing areas of responsibility within their teams, adhering to sustainability targets set by the company and departments, actively participating in sustainability discussions and decision-making processes, and fostering a team culture that is deeply passionate about the overall wellbeing of people, the planet and of course, pets.

Aligned with our commitment to being a force for good and championing ESG initiatives, financial compensation and reward is driven by annual objectives and performance, including the successful achievement of a social and environmental objective.

Your place at the Lily’s Kitchen Table: -

As HR Director you will be responsible for developing and executing the short, mid, and long-term people strategy at Lily's Kitchen. Leading the People Team, this role encompasses talent acquisition, learning and development (L&D), succession planning, employee relations (ER), payroll, diversity and inclusion (D&I), benefits, wellbeing and maintaining our B Corp certification standards. The HR Director will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while aligning HR initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

How will I make a difference?

People Strategy:

• Develop and implement short, mid, and long-term HR strategies that align with Lily's Kitchen's business objectives, force for good responsibilities and social & environmental commitments.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to the leadership team and department heads.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement, with full ownership around MOGE (People) budget.
• Develop and implement best practice policies and procedures aligned with Lily’s Kitchen values, B Corp principles and integrity.
• Ambassador of Lily’s Kitchen B Corp principles and force for good ways of working.

Talent Acquisition:

• Oversee recruitment process to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Implement innovative recruitment strategies to build a diverse and talented workforce.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Engagement & Wellbeing:

• Support the structure for transparent internal communication mechanisms.
• Manage pay and benefits programme.
• Go to person for individual and team level support and wellbeing, ensuring guidance and mechanisms are in place enabling a people and wellbeing focused work environment.
• Review and support team engagement.

Learning and Development (L&D):

• Design and implement comprehensive L&D programs to support employee growth and career development.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as necessary.

Performance & Succession Planning:

• Encourages high performing teams. Sets clear guidelines and expectations for performance including clarity on what ‘successful’ looks like (behaviours and within role related deliverables) and the process to support performance development.
• Develop and maintain robust succession plans to ensure leadership continuity and talent readiness.
• Identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Employee Relations (ER):

• Manage employee relations issues with a focus on positive outcomes and compliance with employment laws.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on ER matters.

Payroll:

• Oversee payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
• Collaborate with the finance department to maintain financial integrity in payroll operations.

Compliance:

• Ensure HR practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and enforce policies related to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and ethical conduct.
• Monitor compliance with workplace safety standards and practices.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in labour laws and regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I):

• Lead D&I initiatives to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Develop and implement programs to raise awareness and drive inclusivity within the organization.
• Monitor and report on D&I metrics to track progress and inform future initiatives.

Force for Good / B Corp Certification:

• Ensure HR practices align with B Corp standards and contribute to maintaining certification.
• Promote sustainability and ethical practices within HR operations.

How will I contribute to the team?

• Generalist HR experience within in a leadership role, managing the full employee life cycle
• A commercial, critical thinker with complex budget management experience
• Proven experience in developing and executing HR strategies in a dynamic and growing company
• Agile and experience in business transformation, demonstration a strong ability to develop the organisation and people in line with the evolution of the business
• Strong HR generalist with extensive knowledge of talent acquisition, L&D, succession planning, ER, payroll, and D&I
• Able to evolve people skills through effective talent mapping, succession planning, empowerment and development
• A motivating, supportive and effective team manager, managing teams of at least 4 people at varying levels of responsibility. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Extremely high emotional intelligence, being able to read a room and offer unbiased, critical reasoning and decision making
• Strong ability to multitask in a high-pressure, challenger brand environment.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and collaborate across all functional teams and external stakeholders, at all levels
• Strong external network within the HR community and facilitators
• Experience of working in a B Corp business is hugely desirable, ideally within the consumer industry. Experience of leading the B Corp certification/assessment process itself and leading sustainability initiatives is a plus.
• An appetite for a challenge, with a hardworking, tenacious attitude, ability to multi-task and prioritize and the passion, drive and desire to win.
• Honest, transparent, fair and reliable approach, trusted to ensure a duty of care in respect to team wellbeing and legal, corporate compliance. Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and foster an inclusive work environment, aligned with the company purpose and values.
• And it goes without saying, you should have a real passion for pets

Our Perks

Our benefits are designed to make our people smile, save for the future, stay healthy and give back where they can and include:

• Dogs at work; what better way to put a smile on your face
• Flexible Working: flexitime, working from home, part-time working, flexible support, faith based public holidays
• Save for the Future and Protect Loved ones: a pension plan that goes beyond, the option for salary exchange and an option of an ethical pension fund reflecting our team’s attitudes and needs. Plus, a life assurance scheme to look after those that depend on you.
• Staying healthy and well: Our team’s health and wellbeing is very important to us and we offer private medical, private dental, employee assistance programme, mental first aiders and a cycle to work scheme (and a electric car salary sacrifice scheme).
• Supporting our community: with a volunteering allowance we can give back to causes we are passionate about. Plus supporting and having fun together as a team.