Human Resources Manager
Job description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join William Grant & Sons and play a key role in supporting our Operational Business Unit. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a high-impact role where you will work closely with leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, build leadership capability, and support the delivery of a high-performing, engaged workforce. You will operate at the heart of the business, providing HR insight and practical solutions to complex people challenges
What you’ll be doing In this role you will:
Act as a trusted HR partner to senior leaders, providing pragmatic HR guidance on organisational and people matters
Partner with leaders to anticipate and resolve complex challenges, building leadership capability and driving effective, data driven decision-making
Enable the development of a high-performing organisation through talent, succession and performance management activities
Support recruitment and onboarding processes to secure high-quality talent aligned to business needs
Support organisational change and HR projects that directly impact business performance and culture
Provide expertise and oversight on complex employee relations matters, guiding leaders to achieve effective, timely and balanced resolutions, driving fair and consistent outcomes and minimising business risk.
Ensure the consistent and effective application of HR policies, processes and best practice across the business
About You
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.
You will bring
Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders at all levels
The ability to translate business priorities into practical, effective people solutions
Confidence in managing complex organisational and employee relations issues
Strong coaching capability, with a focus on building leadership effectiveness
A data-led and analytical approach to decision making, with strong data analysis & reporting skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with Employee Forums particularly in complex operational environments would be beneficial
What can we offer you?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employee’s financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
Private Healthcare and (remote GP service).
Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial, and legal to home and family issues.
Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
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Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
Every employee can claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time, or personally donated.
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