People & Culture Manager; PR & Communications

About the Company

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, organizational culture, diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee well-being, and people operations. The position serves as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports business objectives.

About the Role

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's people strategy across the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Culture Development & Maintenance

• Define, promote, and continuously evolve the company's core values.
• Develop and implement culture-building initiatives, events, and internal communication strategies.
• Act as a culture ambassador and advisor within leadership discussions and decision-making processes.

Employee Experience

• Design and enhance employee lifecycle experiences, including onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility.
• Establish feedback mechanisms, pulse surveys, and engagement measurement programs.
• Create opportunities for employee recognition, celebration, collaboration, and reflection.

Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development

• Lead recruitment activities, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions.
• Develop coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
• Design learning and development initiatives that address diverse workforce needs and career growth opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
• Facilitate clear, transparent, and engaging internal communications.
• Develop programs that improve diversity representation, inclusion, and equal access opportunities.

Workplace Well-being & Mental Health

• Promote psychological safety and employee support systems.
• Encourage emotional intelligence practices across teams.
• Advocate for healthy work-life balance and sustainable work practices aligned with business needs.

People Operations & Employee Engagement

• Conduct employee surveys, pulse checks, and one-on-one listening sessions.
• Partner with leadership to establish and monitor culture, engagement, and retention KPIs.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management and employee development systems.

Reporting & Strategic Recommendations

• Prepare monthly reports covering employee morale, recruitment activities, new hires, exits, engagement initiatives, and key workforce insights.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve organizational culture, employee retention, engagement, and overall team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People & Culture, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, and employee relations.
• Experience designing and implementing culture-building and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition and leadership development programs.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and providing strategic people recommendations.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in HR software and tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Knowledge of employee engagement best practices.