Job Description

People, Culture & Payroll Leader

The Thursford Collection is a limited company and family-run registered charity offering a diverse and interesting mix of Arts & Culture, Heritage, Hospitality and family entertainment. Our goal is to constantly promote our true family values and commitment to providing the best possible experience to all our customers.

Job Summary:

We are looking for someone with a strong background and experience in HR and Payroll functions. You will develop and lead a structured succession transition plan for the HR & Payroll function working closely with the incumbent to ensure effective knowledge transfer, capability development, and continuity with the intention of progressing in the HR & Payroll leadership role. The role will be hands-on and operational, focused on building strong HR foundations, clear processes and trusted relationships with managers and employees.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are legally compliant and up to date.

Ensure policies are clearly communicated, applied consistently and reviewed regularly.

Ensure the business is informed and prepared for changes in employment law and HR best practice.

Handle all employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and policy updates.

Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.

Carry out right-to-work checks, data protection compliance (GDPR) and all statutory reporting.

Prepare contracts, HR documentation and maintain personnel records.

Lead wellbeing and mental health initiatives.

Monitor and record employee's performance, attendance and sick leave.

Monitor and book all applicable staff training courses.

Contribute to initiatives that improve engagement and team performance.

Provide end-to-end payroll delivery.

Provide administrative support to senior management.

General duties:

Compile and distribute staff work rosters.

Undertake general office duties as per office rota.

Undertake first aid duties after attending a 'First Aid at Work' training course.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Death in Service Benefit

Staff Discounts

Free access to all mental health and wellbeing courses provided by 'MIND'

Mental health and wellbeing support.

Free access to all Cylix - exceptional eLearning solutions and any other courses approved by the General Manager.

Free annual eye test for DSE users.

Annual summer and winter staff parties.

Free annual 2-night stay in our Holly Lodge boutique B&B.

Qualifications:

Experienced HR professional with CIPD Level 5 (or higher) or a degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

Essentials:

Proven experience as an HR Leader or Manager (minimum of 3 years).

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices

Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments, auto-enrolment pensions and HMRC submissions.

Exceptional organisational skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive matters calmly and professionally.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Desirables:

CIPP qualification (e.g. Foundation Degree in Payroll management, Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent) or qualified by experience.*

Knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll.*

Required licenses or certifications:

Full clean UK Driving License.

Job Type: Full time.

Salary: 38,000 to 50,000 per annum.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Must be able to reliably commute to Thursford.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person