Head of HR - Maternity Cover
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Role Overview: We are seeking a Head of HR to join our talented team here at Golfbreaks to support during a period of maternity cover. Do you have strong generalist knowledge with a keen interest in projects? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
As the Head of HR, you will be a confident HR generalist who can manage the day to day operations of a HR function, lead ongoing HR projects and partner with senior stakeholders to support the organisation’s people strategy. This role would be ideal for someone looking to make a step up in their HR career, who is hands-on with day to day operational requirements and comfortable maintaining momentum on current projects, as well as bringing their own new ideas to the table.
This role covers both the UK & USA people functions, therefore, previous experience supporting USA teams would be beneficial. We see this cover being in place for 9-12 months, ideally, with there being a period of handover in October/November with our Head of HR before their maternity leave begins.
Ideally, this would be a full time position over 5 days, however we are happy to discuss part-time as an option for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- HR Projects - Understanding the business objectives and managing these in line with the HR function and company requirements to develop the HR strategy.
- Business Partnering - Partnering with senior management to ensure alignment on HR strategies and company goals, as well as offering guidance on HR policies.
- Employee Relations - Oversee complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Company Culture - Leading in company-wide engagement initiatives such as engagement surveys, as well as post survey analysis and developing company-wide action plans.
- Benefits - Lead on developing the company benefits scheme, in line with the benefits strategy and budget.
- Employment Legislation - Keeping abreast of legislation, implementing changes, & guiding the company through changes where necessary.
- Learning & Development - Assisting in developing the company's in-house training programmes.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in an HR generalist role.
- Full understanding of the HR function and best practices.
- Comfortable working strategically while also able to roll up sleeves and get into the details.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
- Strong knowledge of employment law.
- Previous experience being involved in the implementation of an HRIS system is advantageous.
- Previous experience supporting a USA HR function is preferred but not essential.
What we can offer you…
- Well-being days (half a day each month)
- Employee Assistance Program – 24-hour confidential helpline
- Opportunity to enrol in our Private Healthcare
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave
- Perkbox discounts and freebies
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV cars through salary sacrifice
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Staff discounts on hotels and golf courses
- Corporate golf membership at two local golf courses for all staff to use
- Exclusive staff discount on Callaway and TravisMathew golf equipment and apparel
- Opportunity for hybrid working
Company Profile Golfbreaks was formed in 1998 by Chief Executive, Andrew Stanley. We organise an extensive range of golf breaks, holidays, and tournament experiences and so far, have sent over 3 million golfers to more than 2,500 resorts and golf courses worldwide.
With over 25 years’ experience, we are the world’s number 1 rated golf tour operator with over 90,000 5-star reviews. We are renowned for delivering outstanding choice, value, and service, whilst providing the reassurance and security of booking with a fully bonded travel company (both ABTOT and ATOL in the UK).
We have 150+ staff based at our head office in Windsor, Berkshire – we also have offices in Charleston, South Carolina and Copenhagen, Denmark, from which our North American and Scandinavian operations are run.
