HR People & Culture Manager (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive HR People & Culture Manager to own the employee experience for a leading personal travel brand. You will act as the first point of contact for managers and staff, delivering commercial‑focused HR advice while continuously improving our people processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR advisory and employee‑relations support to managers and staff, handling absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy posting through onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing and administration of employee benefits, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems and processes to enhance efficiency for both employees and managers.

Required profile

• Commercially‑minded HR professional with experience in a stand‑alone people function.
• Proven ability to build relationships, solve problems and influence people decisions.
• High level of autonomy and ownership, comfortable working in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in employee relations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Hybrid working – 3 days on‑site in Christchurch, Dorset.