About the role

People & Culture Lead developing HR initiatives for Global Canopy, a not-for-profit focused on ending deforestation. Responsible for people and culture management, supporting team development, and ensuring HR compliance.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the creation, maintenance, evolution and operation of all HR policies, processes and systems
Work closely with the leadership team and internal boards on areas such as recruitment, performance, learning and development, absence, salaries/benefits, job grading and employee engagement
Ensure the ongoing development of our P&C offering is aligned with our culture
Build strong working relationships with the leadership team in order to support them directly
Provide coaching, guidance and support to managers ensuring that our people are supported to thrive and develop
Advise on people issues and managing cases, to ensure that processes are followed in line with Global Canopy’s policy, best practice and employment legislation
Alongside the COO, drive the implementation of people initiatives and be responsible for the successful embedding of changes
Lead on connection and collaboration initiatives to build a cohesive, highly motivated team in line with Global Canopy’s culture and in the context of hybrid working
Provide reports and maintain KPIs related to our people and present these to senior leaders and trustees
Line management of People and Recruitment Advisor, supporting them in their management of recruitment for Global Canopy, and providing coaching and mentoring to support their ongoing development
Manage the relationship with our EOR
Alongside the COO and Operations Coordinator, provide leadership on data protection across the organisation

People-first and positive approach to HR management
Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
Alignment with our values and our mission, a commitment to collaboration and a passion for developing an organisational culture in which people thrive
Significant experience in all aspects of employee lifecycle management
CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
Experience and expertise to support in the areas of diversity and inclusion, learning and development and employee wellbeing and engagement in a hybrid context
Experience of working in an advisory capacity with leadership teams and regularly reporting to senior leaders and trustees
Ability to take a leadership role in change projects
Experience of working across different departments/functions in a matrixed and international organisation
Experience of working internationally with employees based outside the UK - and covered by non-UK law
Experience or understanding of the context for a charity / not for profit organisation

Salary: £55,000- £60,000 full time equivalent
Nature of contract: Full time or 0.8 FTE. Permanent. This is a hybrid role working from home and our office in Oxford. There is a requirement to attend the office once a week and for other meetings/work as required.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.