SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AT PELORUS
At Pelorus, we believe travel should go beyond luxury. It should inspire exploration, spark curiosity, and transform the way people engage with the world.
As we grow, we’re seeking an experienced, commercially minded Group People Lead to strengthen our people function and help our teams thrive.
This is an opportunity to shape how we lead, develop and support people across the Pelorus Group, combining strategic direction with hands-on HR delivery.
Your Mission
Reporting to the COO, you will lead the Group people function, ensuring effective HR operations and building a culture of clear expectations, agency and development. You will advise leadership, support employees and equip managers to lead confidently, while keeping responsibility for team management with managers.
The Impact you'll Create
Confident managers and clear performance expectations.
Consistent, fair and reliable HR processes.
Stronger capability, engagement and retention.
Your Responsibilities
People Strategy & Performance
Deliver a practical people plan aligned with business priorities, workforce needs and organisational change.
Embed clear objectives, regular feedback, performance reviews and development planning.
Coach managers through people decisions, difficult conversations and performance concerns.
Support fair approaches to pay, progression and reward with leadership and Finance.
HR Operations, Policies, Benefits & Payroll
Own contracts, employee records and HR administration from onboarding to off-boarding.
Maintain and implement current HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
Manage HiBob, ensuring accurate data, appropriate access and effective use across the Group.
Own accurate, authorised and timely payroll inputs, working with Finance and providers to check changes and resolve queries.
Administer pensions and employee benefits, manage providers and recommend improvements within budget.
Protect confidential information and coordinate employment compliance across Group locations, obtaining specialist advice when needed.
Recruitment, Development & Culture
Partner with managers on recruitment, selection and effective onboarding.
Identify development needs and coordinate practical learning and management training.
Turn employee feedback into action and reinforce company values, inclusion and wellbeing
Employee Relations & People Insight
Guide managers through absence, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters fairly and discreetly.
Coordinate investigations and escalate people risks, using external advice where appropriate.
Report on key people measures and improve processes, supporting relevant B Corp commitments.
Use client insight and feedback to strengthen future recommendations, service standards and account plans.
What You’ll Bring
Significant experience across HR operations, employee relations and people development.
Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial or founder-led business.
A track record of strengthening performance and manager capability.
Practical experience with policies, benefits, payroll coordination and HR systems.
Commercial judgement, discretion and confidence advising and challenging senior leaders.
Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
CIPD qualification or equivalent experience; HiBob and international experience are advantageous.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance.
Holiday allowance that increases annually, plus your birthday off.
Private healthcare
Foundation Days for conservation and environmental projects.
Personal development days and opportunities.
A flexible working environment
This Is More Than a Role
At Pelorus, we don’t just create journeys, we deliver experiences that shift perspectives and last a lifetime. If you are ready to shape how our people grow and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
At Pelorus, we celebrate and support difference for the benefit of our employees, suppliers and global community. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
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