The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are delighted to be working with a manufacturing business on the outskirts of Edinburgh in the recruitment of a standalone HR Business Partner /HR Manager. The role has been the result of continued growth and the decision made to in-house the HR function.
The role is a standalone position that reports into the managing director/CEO and will have a clear and present voice within the leadership team. The role holder can expect to be kept busy and challenged but at the same time highly rewarded within an organisation that is renowned for its generosity.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide the business with all things relating to HR within operations, production, back office functions and the senior leadership team. The expectation of you will revolve around delivery of HR processes and procedures, providing real time advice to line managers around all things HR as well as assisting the business in delivery of strategic HR policies and their implementation.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
You will be the first point of contact for employees, line managers, operation managers and board members when it comes to HR policy and query resolution.
Manage training and development programs for mid level/senior level managers in policies such as equality & diversity, employee retention, sickness/absence management etc.
Support line managers with employee lifecycle advice such as probation, performance and termination.
Facilitating and conducting exit interviews with critical analysis with appropriate results being shared with key stakeholders.
Management of the time and attendance system as well as processing payroll.
On an adhoc basis design and deliver employee satisfaction surveys with results being delivered to the leadership team and subsequently the business generally.
The Requirements
To be considered for this position you will be qualified to a minimum of level 5 CIPD, however realistically we are seeking a level 7 qualified. In addition, you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within an HR advisory/HR Business partnering capacity (from within the UK). The ideal candidate will have a background within a manufacturing or production environment or someone who has worked in an outsourcing HR/employment consultancy role with an HR consulting capacity. You will have experience within a customer focused environment and have the confidence and knowhow to advise all aspects of the business in HR matters. Communication skills, both verbally and in written form are essential as is the ability to manage the HRIS.
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
COVID19 statement
Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office on a blended working model, the model that we are working with is 60% in the office and 40% working at home, however this may change and you may be expected to work more often in the office. If, however, applicants wish to work longer in the office the option is available to them.