Overview

Explore your journey at BCD and challenge the status quo! Senior Manager People & Culture

Full time, London (Office and home based - hybrid model).

The Senior Manager P&C will provide leadership and support, overseeing core P&C functions, ensuring compliance with local (UK & Ireland) labour laws and regulations, and managing employee payroll and benefits. This role also involves developing and implementing recognition and reward systems, while providing critical support to leaders in addressing any employee-related matters within the company. The role includes responsibility for a small local P&C team. You will be part of a company operating in travel and hospitality with a strongly people-oriented culture.

As a Senior Manager People & Culture, you will

• Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for all P&C related matters in UK & Ireland
• Participate in regional and global P&C projects
• Builds a strong business relationship with the UK Managing Director
• Support of HRBP and management in the field of employment legislation and employee benefits
• Representing the company in contacts with labour market institutions and auditors
• Manage the local P&C team who is responsible for payroll and P&C administration
• Overseeing P&C technology landscape, driving automation and process improvements
• Engagement with Apprenticeship providers
• Ensure all local People & Culture policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits are up-to-date and compliant with employment law. Ensures compliance with Gender Pay Gap reporting annually

About You

• Ideally CIPD qualified
• Relevant working experience as P&C (HR) Manager
• Excellent knowledge of P&C related topics (including payroll & pensions)
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland employment law
• Excellent knowledge and experience in TUPE legislation
• Knowledge of HR systems (SAP SF) and databases
• Excellent communication skills, active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience of benefit management including pensions

About Us

We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually. We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.

Your life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance. Hear why people join BCD and about the great perks of Life at BCD.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that includes mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Travel Arrangements