People & Culture Manager for Design House

We are seeking a strategic and operationally-savvy People and Culture Manager to join a busy, growing design business working closely with the Senior Leadership team This is a hands-on value-add role that forms the heart of the business as trusted advisor but also with regard to people strategy. As Head of People and Culture you will be advising, providing expert guidance and solutions to support our talented team in doing their best work. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead all people-related matters and processes, ensuring we have the right talent, policies, and systems in place to drive sustainable growth. Your key responsibilities will include: * Developing and executing the People & Culture strategy in alignment with our business objectives * Managing core People & Culture functions such as recruitment, employee relations, talent management, employee engagement, and payroll * Providing hands-on HR support and coaching to managers to build their people management capabilities * Cultivating a positive organisational culture that aligns with our values and goals * Enhancing employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention through innovative programs and initiatives * Ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws, regulations, and best practices * Representing the People & Culture function in cross-functional projects and initiatives * Rolling out Learning and Development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in a generalist People & Culture Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role, preferably in a fast-paced, industry * Strong strategic and operational expertise in all areas of people management * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across the organisation. * Proven track record of driving positive cultural change and enhancing employee engagement Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer