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.
Key responsibilities
- 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
Reward and benefits
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees 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 Doctor@Hand (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.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- 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 has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
