Global Head of HR

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About Us:

From Functional Art to Collectible Design, today Carpenters Workshop Gallery produces and exhibits functional sculptures by international rising and established artists or designers going outside their traditional territories of expression. Actively involved in the research and production of limited edition works, the gallery's choices are guided by seeking an emotional, artistic, and historical relevance, and breaking boundaries between art and design.

Carpenters Workshop Gallery relies on the partnership of childhood friends, Julien Lombrail and Loic Le Gaillard, who first opened a space in London's Chelsea in 2006, in a former carpenter's workshop. Since then, Carpenters has expanded to operate four galleries worldwide, with one each situated in key locations of London, Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles.

In 2015, the gallery opened The Workshop in Mitry-Mory on the outskirts of Paris, a unique 8,000 square meters space dedicated to artistic research, bringing together the elite of artisans. Within this creative hub, Carpenters artists and leading artisans work side-by-side to design pieces with a hand-finished touch.

In 2022, the gallery opened a gallery in LA in West Hollywood.

Carpenters Workshop Gallery London, situated within Notting Hill's leading arts hub, Ladbroke Hall, is the latest step in the gallery's remarkable development. This new space, which opened in April 2023, confirms the leadership and dominant position of Carpenters in today's international territory of art and design

About the Role:

We are looking for a group Head of HR who will be based in London to lead the HR function across the UK, France and USA.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading the HR strategy but also being able to roll up his/her sleeves in the day to day operations of the HR function.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR generalist professional who has solid knowledge of HR best practises and employment laws particularly in UK, US and France.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and management:

• Partner with the COO to develop a global people agenda and strategy, aligned to the company's strategic objectives
• Manage the Global HR budget
• Provide guidance on people practices such as restructures and succession planning
• Support and coach directors and managers with people related queries
• Establish learning and development programmes that enable organisational learning, deliver strategic needs and develop workforce skills
• Strengthen company culture working closely with the senior leadership team to establish company values and drive engagement surveys and initiatives
• Lead on HR projects such as EVP
• Work on transverse projects such as B- Corp
• Manage complex and highly sensitive employee relations, providing advice and support to managers with discretion, ensuring legislation is followed, and liaising with legal advisors as needed

HR Operations:

• Drive the delivery of HR employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, offboarding, performance and development, rewards and benefits)
• Lead and facilitate performance appraisal cycles
• Maintain a clear understanding and provide up-to-date knowledge of the legal framework developing HR policies in line with current legislation across UK, France and USA
• Manage the recruitment and onboarding processes
• Manage the HRIS: currently Bamboo HR
• Manage rewards and benefits systems to align with organisational needs and market trends
• Manage HR Assistant based in France and dotted line management to finance and operations manager in the USA.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Masters degree or HR certifications preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven generalist HR experience across multiple countries (UK, US and France)

• Proven skills in driving effective organisational processes, including: planning and project management to deliver objectives, engagement of staff and stakeholders, monitoring and reporting on impact
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience of working with senior leadership team
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in English; French language proficiency is a big plus
• Luxury industry experience a plus

Terms and Conditions:

The is a permanent full time position based in Ladbroke Grove Notting Hill London.

Salary and benefits

• Salary based on experience
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Pension on salary sacrifice basis
• Cycle to work scheme
• Headspace account

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics.