Group People & Culture Manager Location: Hybrid - Hertfordshire & Midlands Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum About Amthal Amthal Group is a newly formed independently owned group of established businesses who design, install, maintain, and monitor electronic life safety and security systems. Amthal Fire & Security ( AFS ) established 2000 operate from St Albans in Hertfordshire with current sales of £5.5m and 65 team members. Integrated Protection Maintenance Services ( IPL ) established 2005 operate from Coleshill in Birmingham with current sales of £1.9m and 14 team members. The combined vision of the group is to scale a sustainable and dynamic group of businesses through continuous investment & development in its people. With ambition to achieve revenue of £12m by 2026 and a mission to provide compliant protection, unrivalled customer experience and professional service. Committed to achieving operational excellence, through empowering and developing, exceptional talent, to maintain our friendly and supportive environment. Why we think you would love to work with us At Amthal, we aim to invest and empower you to continue our mission of being one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire and security partners whilst maintaining our friendly and supportive culture. Join our team where your dedication and integrity will be recognised with opportunity and progression whilst ensuring a healthy work life balance. Our success lies in creating a working environment where every individual is motivated to work together and exceed the expectations of our customers. We value our people and will support you to deliver on all aspects of our business with integrity and dedication. Team member benefits include; 9 day working fortnight Continuous professional development Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) YuLife – The 1 rated benefits programme Death in service insurance Salary sacrifice pension scheme Quarterly one-to-one check-ins with your line manager 25 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 35 days (1 day extra per annum to 30 days and a further 5 days after 10 years) A company culture that promotes work life balance Access to mental health care support Team member of the month recognising outstanding contribution • Annual company day to share successes and strategic plans About you CIPD qualification required Field services sector experience advantage but not essential You will have a proven track record operating in a people & culture role, along with evidencing your experience and success across all elements of people & culture. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, analytical skills, and leadership abilities. You will have a bubbly & friendly personality, be approachable & people focused, engaging and a strong relationship builder being respectful while being respected, driving a positive workplace culture. All aspects of the role must be performed in line with the business’s values to realise our vision by providing unrivalled customer experience and professional service to our clients. The position requires high levels of self-motivation, organisation and must be performed with integrity and dedication. In return we are committed to empowering and developing exceptional talent, maintaining our friendly and supportive environment to ensure we get it right first time every time. About the role Reporting directly to the Group CEO the role is to develop, manage and support our processes within the business for recruitment and retention, onboarding, performance management, training plans, HR & legal compliance, build a positive culture and work environment including a focus on team wellbeing. Prepare strategies for all of the above elements to ensure our people & culture grows in line with our business ambitions. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent. This includes developing job descriptions, managing job postings, screening CV’s, conducting interviews alongside department heads. Employee Onboarding and Offboarding: Designing and implementing effective onboarding processes to integrate new team members into the business smoothly. Managing offboarding processes with dignity and ensuring all necessary exit procedures are followed. Employee Relations: Handling employee-related issues, conflicts, and grievances. Facilitating communication between employees and management to resolve disputes and maintain a positive work environment. Performance Management: Working with the businesses existing performance management process including working with Department heads in setting goals, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews. Identifying areas for improvement and facilitating employee development plans. Training and Development: Designing and delivering training programs to enhance team member skills and knowledge. Identifying training needs and coordinating professional development opportunities. Employee Engagement and Retention: Developing strategies to foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Organising employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to understand and address employee needs and concerns. HR Information Systems: Managing HR platforms to streamline HR processes, maintain employee records, and generate reports. Ensuring data accuracy, security, and confidentiality