Head of Employee Engagement - 12 month maternity cover

London, England, United Kingdom

6/18/2025

Application Deadline: 21 July 2025

Department: Operations - People & Culture

Location: London

Description

The overall purpose of this role is to ensure that for each key moment that matters in the employee life cycle we have a fully defined process and that it is monitored to ensure it delivers the best experience for the employee having consistency and fairness for all. This role is integral to running integrated systems and processes making sure all people decisions are based on insights and in line with our company culture.

This position is part-time, with a four-day work week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design/implement/manage the end to end process for every moment that matters for employees, ie onboarding, learning & development, annual pay/bonus reviews, off boarding, HRIS etc
• Active member of the Global People & Culture group, ensuring that decisions about enhancements/changes to the process/practices for the moments that matter are captured and fully communicated & understood by all employees
• Contribute to global people strategy alongside the regional P&C Partners
• Manage online LMS and reviewing annual cycles, reviewing/improving content and working with local P&C Partners to roll-out new training
• Able to build and maintain a set of People data dashboards to help support the P&C Partners better, more effective people based decision making
• Able to design and maintain a suite of people policies and processes which support our people, our company culture and commercial goals (globally)
• Will be able to skip level between acting strategically and advising the P&C Partners as well as rolling sleeves up to get things done when necessary
• Must be able to demonstrate process improvement and operational efficiency - must demonstrate value for money decision making
• Responsibility for ad-hoc projects such as Employee Surveys, pay review etc.
• Benefits administration including reporting, analysis, comms and support to the wider organisation
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A technical expert on HiBob HRIS (core package as well as some ad ons) ideally in a global organisation
• A good level of employment law and practice expertise, including ER experience
• A strong understanding of the key moments that matter, from Onboarding, Pay & Reward, Learning & Development to off boarding programmes
• Great interpersonal & communication skills (with the ability to liaise with Senior managers)
• Must have run an annual pay review process
• Must have experience with performance reviews and performance management
• Experience working in a similar role within a global organisation
  
  
  

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

Benefits and perks offered

Wellness

• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
• In-Office Gym (London office only)
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Health Assessment
• DE&I focus with Employee Reps from across the team
• A team of Mental Health First Aiders
  

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday day off and gift
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Generous Family Leave policies with Parent Coaching & Support
• Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Cyclescheme and travel season ticket loans
• Discounted Private Dental
• Income Protection (Employee)
• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
• Home technology tax-free loan
  

Perks

• Hybrid Working (3 office days)
• Company events and socials
• Pet-friendly office
• Lunch & Learns
• Wellness webinars
• Educational webinars
• Subsidised Cafe (London office only)
  
  
  
  
  

‎Imagination:
Imagination is The Original Experience Design Agency. Founded over 50 years ago, we apply the power of our collective imagination to creative, commercial, and cultural challenges, creating experiences that move people. We specialise in Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live Events.

We have 13 global studios worldwide, united by a deep understanding of what moves people on a human level, and a determinedly independent spirit. Imagination was officially certified as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace® 2023.

Our clients include Major League Baseball, Visa, Amazon, Ford, LVMH, Harley-Davidson, and Google.

For more information, please visit imagination.com or follow @imaginationglbl on social.

Our Beliefs and Behaviours:
We have identified four foundational beliefs that underpin Imagination. More powerful than generic corporate values, they motivate us to act, to foster the behaviours that lead to success:

We believe curiosity is the root of original insights and ideas... so we look at the world with fresh eyes, we experiment, invent and up-end conventions.

We believe rigour results in better choices... so we ask precise, provocative questions.

We believe bravery tames the unknown... so we demand ambition, confident that together we can meet ‘never been done before challenges’.

We believe respect builds stronger teams and continued success... so we recognise the uniqueness and unique potential in each individual, we are accountable to each other, we play as a team.

Global Inclusivity Statement:
At Imagination we value diversity, equity and inclusion as principles that make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.

As a team and a business we know that creativity thrives in teams and organisations that comprise diverse groups of people, embracing diverse perspectives, where people feel able to share their whole selves.

That’s why we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or indigenous identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Our Beliefs and Behaviours
By living our core behaviours, being curious, rigorous, brave and respectful, we remain dedicated to building a workplace and a world where everyone is seen, heard, and has the opportunity to thrive.

Curiosity sparks innovation - We seek out diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and embrace new ways of thinking.

Rigour ensures impact - We approach our work with discipline and dedication, ensuring that these beliefs are not just words, but lived experiences.

Bravery stands up for what’s right - We confront biases and advocate for progress.

Respect is fundamental - We foster and encourage open dialogue and challenge ideas constructively.

Our Commitment
We expect our team to actively foster a safe, empowering, and inclusive culture. Our commitment extends beyond our workforce to our partners and suppliers, who we hold to the same standards of inclusivity and non-discrimination.