Europe Senior People & Culture Manager
5 days ago
Hammersmith
At H&H, our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 15 countries in AsiaPacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 3,400 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages. We have 3 business segments - Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care - 🤱🏻🐾🧡🌎, supporting whole-family health and happiness We are passionate about our customers and community and are looking for similar-minded talent to join us. As an equal opportunity employer, we care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. What this means for you The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily. Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work. We are passionate about our customers and community and are looking for similar-mind talent to join us! As an equal opportunity employer, we care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace, where are team members feel valued, respected and empowered. Primary Objective We are looking for an experienced Senior People & Culture Manager to lead our People agenda across Europe (UK, France, Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland). Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders, including the European Senior Leadership Team; and a trusted advisor to employees, you will play a key role in shaping workplace culture, driving engagement, and ensuring that our People practices support both business growth and employee wellbeing. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with deep knowledge of European employment practices and a passion for creating an inclusive, high-performance environment. You will also have line management responsibility for 5 direct reports across different functions and geographies, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. Position Responsibilities • Partner with the local P&C Managers and country Managers across Europe to align People & Culture strategies in line with overall business objectives., • Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 direct reports located across multiple countries and functions., • Foster a collaborative team culture, ensuring alignment with regional and global People & Culture priorities., • Provide mentoring and professional growth opportunities to team members., • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations across the UK, France, Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland., • Manage sensitive employee relations cases, guiding managers through best practices and risk mitigation., • Support recruitment and onboarding strategies., • Drive performance management cycles, ensuring clarity, fairness, and growth opportunities., • Develop succession planning and career development frameworks for key roles., • Champion company values and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture., • Design and implement employee engagement initiatives that enhance collaboration, motivation, and retention., • Conduct regular engagement surveys, analyze insights, and deliver action plans., • Oversee and benchmark compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness and fairness., • Own the People Costs for the region, and be able to manage this at a country and regional level., • Collaborate with global P&C to implement regionally relevant rewards and recognition programs., • Work with the Europe Managing Director to lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication., • Manage and deliver regional and global People projects (e.g., HRIS improvements, DE&I programs, leadership development). Qualifications & Experience • Proven experience (8+ years) in HR / People & Culture roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or regional capacity., • Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices across multiple European countries (UK, France, Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland preferred)., • Experience managing a distributed team across different functions and geographies., • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (CIPD or equivalent certification desirable)., • Self-starter who thrives in team environment and autonomous working, • Able to effectively influence, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, • Creative and unorthodox thinker, able to push projects forward in an unstructured environment, • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Strong relationship building skills, including the ability to work with all functions and teams, • Genuine ambition to succeed, • Resilient personality with a strong work ethic, • Highly organized and able to prioritize workload effectively, • Logical and proactive in their approach to work, • Acts with confidence and poise, • Self-motivated with a growth mindset, • Results driven Benefits: • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office., • Note: Our current Office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Occasionally, an extra day in the office will be required for Group Town hall, Events, team meetings, etc., • Gym Membership (28 credits per month), • On-site Gym, • 30 Annual Leave days per year, • 40% discount for UK Brands, • Pension, • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Private Dental Insurance, • Dog-friendly office., • Coffee shop within the building., • Complimentary office drinks on Thursday evenings H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable. If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal and we will be in touch soon. We move quickly and may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today! Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only.
