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The People Operations Manager role is an extremely important role for the company and a great opportunity for a caring and passionate People Operations Manager to join a friendly, progressive team of talented individuals in a fast paced and collaborative environment. As the People Operations Manager – Ascot at Lapland UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture and ensuring the success and well-being of our seasonal team members. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources and people operations for the Ascot live show, with a focus on recruitment, employee engagement, reward & recognition during the live shows. This role will report into the People Operations Manager (Head Office), requiring a proactive individual who can foster a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and share the same company-wide goal.
Job Responsibility:
Driving the recruitment strategy for the event season, working closely with the resourcing team, and ensuring a seamless recruitment process and hitting target numbers on a weekly basis
Organising assessment centres / audition sessions, collaborating with the resourcing team and show operations team to achieve targets and KPIs
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for the seasonal workforce, from processing candidates to conducting interviews and making offers
Sift & schedule interviews for key management positions in conjunction with Heads of departments
Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure timely fulfilment of positions
Design and implement programs to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction
Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to gauge employee morale and identify areas for improvement
Develop and implement retention strategies to minimise turnover and foster a culture of loyalty and commitment
Implement performance management systems and processes to evaluate employee performance and drive continuous improvement
Provide coaching and support to managers on performance-related issues, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews
Identify opportunities for professional development and training to help employees reach their full potential
Maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices
Ensure adherence to labour laws and regulations, including but not limited to employment contracts, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety standards
Serve as a resource for employees on HR-related matters and provide guidance on policy interpretation and compliance
Address queries, escalating as needed to the Head of People Operations
Ensure HR policies are applied and supervise the event HR team for compliance
Act as the first point of escalation for HR or other departmental managers, working with an external HR Advisor where extra support or guidance is needed.
Requirements:
General understanding of common HR rules & requirements relating to temporary workers
Previous experience working in a People Operations or Workforce role within events, theatre or visitor attraction environment
Comfortable with being first point of contact for employees in person and online, often handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Windows & Microsoft applications, as well as comfortable using various staffing & scheduling systems
Experience in payroll, scheduling, and management of teams
Experience in drafting and reporting, analysing documents and managing suppliers/contractors
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
What we offer:
Flexible hybrid working (weekly assessment centre sessions at Camberley Theatre from mid-August, with working from home on the other days
moving to site at the start of November)
Holiday paid at the end of contract
Free daily on-site meal once based on-site for the live show
Staff car parking & shuttle bus service from Ascot Train Station to site