Manchester Area, United Kingdom – November 2024 – Gemma Scott has started her new role as Head of People at On the Beach, bringing a wealth of HR expertise to enhance the people operations of the popular online holiday provider. As Head of People, Gemma will oversee talent strategy, foster company culture, and lead people management initiatives to support On the Beach’s mission of creating exceptional holiday experiences for its customers.
Gemma’s recent career includes her time at K3, where she served in multiple roles. Most notably, she was the Global Head of People & Culture, leading a team of six in support of a 500-member workforce and overseeing the employee lifecycle. During a five-month interim period as Director of People & Culture, she managed restructuring processes, worked closely with senior leadership, and helped navigate transitions to a new business model.
Before K3, she served as Head of HR Operations (Global), where she led a team across 12 countries, focusing on streamlining HR processes and improving employee experience. She also built and centralized a global HR services team as Head of HR Services, which implemented a functional model to provide cohesive service delivery.
Earlier in her career, Gemma held roles as HR Manager and HR Officer at K3, where she managed HR and payroll operations, integrated acquisitions, and introduced centralized systems, demonstrating her expertise in organizational design, HR management, and policy development.
About On the Beach
On the Beach is a UK-based online holiday retailer that sends nearly two million customers on beach holidays annually. Known for its flexible and innovative technology and customer-centric approach, On the Beach is redefining the holiday booking experience. With a mission to become Europe’s largest and most beloved online beach holiday retailer, On the Beach continues to expand and delight customers with market-leading offers and seamless vacation planning services.
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