Alexander Steele is working exclusively with a leading retail and wholesale business that is going through phenomenal growth and as a result they are looking to appoint a Head of HR at their HQ in Edinburgh.
Salary for this role is £55,000 - £70,000 DOE
The role:
As Head of HR you will be responsible for driving tangible business outcomes though HR practices that align with the company's business goals.
Key accountabilities;
- Implement an effective staff resourcing strategy which supplies the business with the quality of people required to achieve the business objectives within appropriate cost and timescale parameters.
- Design and deliver a site wide learning and development programme at all levels across the site.
- Deliver an enhanced induction process combined with effective assessment (including linguistic appraisal) and upskilling.
- Ensure the implementation of HR site initiatives and to ensure that the HR functions delivers objectives consistent with the business aims and objectives.
- Ensure the effective management and control of all HR operational processes, systems and data maintenance in accordance with legislative and business requirements.
- Provide specialist guidance and ensure business compliance with all appropriate employment legislation.
- Ensure the effective management and successful conclusion of all Employee Relations issues.
- Ensure effective management of all employee welfare issues and mental health including short and long term absence/health issues.
- Effectively manage, monitor and support all areas of the company’s Covid 19 procedures and protocol.
- Issue an Employee Survey on an annual basis and collate all results in order to deliver an Employee Engagement Plan that addresses all areas highlighted in the survey.
- Provide statistics, data and standard reports as required.
- Ensure all disciplines, grievances and capability issues are managed appropriately and in line with legislative requirements.
- Communicate on a regular basis with the Head of HR regarding any appropriate issues.
- Fully engage in any Group HR projects, programmers or initiatives.
- Attend all site meetings as required.
- Promote and support all diversity initiatives.
- Work closely with the site management team and support all site based initiatives.
- Ensure all payroll issues are addressed and solved with pace and precision.
- Effectively manage, support and the development of the HR team.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a HR Leader
- CIPD Level 5+
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment (Retail or FMCG preferred), with the ability to embrace ambiguity and help support delivery across the business.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws and regulations.
- A proactive problem solver, with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong management experience
Please apply with an up to date CV or for more information, please reach out to Tracey at Alexander Steele Recruitment