People & Culture Manager

People & Culture Manager Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (+bonus) Location: Cheshire Are you someone who enjoys driving positive change?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, employee-owned business at a pivotal stage in its journey. This business is looking to modernise its people practices, strengthen its culture and build an environment for the future.

The Role

Working closely with the Directors, you'll lead the people agenda across the business. This is a standalone role where you'll balance operational HR with strategic culture change, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders.

You'll build on initiatives, including the implementation of a new HR system, whilst helping shape the future of the organisation through succession planning, talent development and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the people and culture strategy.
• Coaching and supporting managers while confidently challenging where needed.
• Leading employee relations and HR best practice.
• Developing succession planning and talent initiatives, including apprenticeships.
• Managing salary benchmarking and reward reviews.
• Working closely with Finance on payroll processes and HR systems.
• Maintaining a visible presence across the site and building strong relationships with employees.

About You

You'll have experience in a standalone or senior HR role and you'll be confident influencing senior stakeholders, comfortable challenging constructively, and passionate about creating a positive, modern workplace. Strong organisational skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to build credibility at every level are essential.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000-£55,000 salary
• 10% performance bonus
• A strategic, standalone role with real influence
• Opportunity to shape the future culture of an employee-owned business
• Hybrid working with Fridays from home

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and help shape the future of a well-established business, we'd love to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates