People & Culture Director, WorkBuzz
People & Talent
£70-80k
2-5 days a week in office (Milton Keynes )
Employee engagement platform
Job no longer available
Employee engagement platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
£70-80k
2-5 days a week in office (Milton Keynes )
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help organisations create cultures where every voice matters and every person can be their best.
Role
Who you are
- At least 5 years in a HR / People leadership role and CIPD qualified
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically
- Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in direct hiring at a senior level
- Passion for creating a positive and inclusive work environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to make informed decisions
What the job involves
- Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the company's vision and goals, and a fast-paced, venture-backed scaleup. Over the next 18 months, headcount will double in the UK and our first US hires will be made
- Partner with the executive team to identify the skills and competencies needed to drive business growth and success
- Lead the recruitment and selection process to ensure we attract and retain top talent. Ideally, leading and supporting on direct talent attraction
- Build on our existing employee engagement program that fosters a positive work environment, enhances employee satisfaction, and promotes our company culture
- Design and execute a comprehensive performance management process that includes goal setting, regular feedback, and professional development plans
- Develop and implement a leadership development and training programmes that build strong leaders and talent density at all levels of the organization
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations, and develop and implement company policies and procedures
- Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on people-related issues
- Contribute more widely to our thought leadership and regular speak at events & webinars. Chair our Customer Advisory Board, which brings together people leaders from across our biggest clients
- As a scale-up, you’ll need to think strategically, shaping the company’s top strategy, but also be willing to roll-up your sleeves and help execute your plans too
Salary benchmarks
Our take
WorkBuzz is an employee engagement platform specifically designed to help organisations improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity. At the heart of WorkBuzz's capabilities lies its employee survey tool, which enables organisations to gather valuable feedback from their employees on a wide range of topics, including job satisfaction, leadership, communication, and more.
In just a few short years since its launch in 2018, WorkBuzz has established itself as a leading player in the industry, delivering exceptional value to clients across a wide range of sectors.
The platform's roster of clients now includes prominent organisations such as Shell Energy, Premier Foods, HS2, Hovis and Five Guys, a testament to its unparalleled abilities. Looking to the future, WorkBuzz has exciting plans to expand its sales and marketing team, as well as 'internationalise' the platform, by adding new features and languages in preparation for further expansion.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$5.5m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2023
$8.4m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $20.2m
Company benefits
- Private health insurance and pension plan
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off
- Share option scheme
- Laptop, phone and even equipment for your home office
- Hybrid and remote working options
- Regular meals out, socials and team away days
- Personal development budget
- Pension contribution of 5%
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave after 24 months service
- High street and social employee discounts
Company HQ
Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, UK
Leadership
Steven Frost
(CEO)Alongside WorkBuzz, they are the CEO of the Best Franchise Awards. Previously worked as a Managing Director at SIFE Nottingham.
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