HR Generalist

HR GENERALIST
PERMANENT ROLE, KIRRIEMUIR, ANGUS
SALARY £(phone number removed) BASE PLUS BENEFITS PACKAGE
 
Grw Talent''s client has a rich history making textiles in Scotland since the late 1800s. Today, they are a vibrant fast growing international industrial and technical textiles company with production bases in Scotland, USA and China. The company and partners are part of a huge investment plan to consolidate two Scottish sites into one new super facility in Dundee. Due to extensive investment in additional equipment and the continuing growth of their business, they are looking to recruit an HR Generalist within their business operations in Kirriemuir, Angus reporting directly into the Head of People.
 
The HR Generalist role is ideally on a full-time basis and is to support and help coordinate the people related aspects of the business.  You will take responsibility as the first port of call for all recruitment aspects in the organisation, including co-ordinating line managers and managing the onboarding process.  As an HR Generalist you will assist and be involved in supporting employee relations and help support performance management.  You will work closely with the Head of People to ensure provision of a responsive and strategic HR provision.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with various HR queries throughout the business
• Assisting in formulating, reviewing, and updating job descriptions
• Advising on recruitment and selection strategies and recruitment campaigns
• Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants
• Monitoring key recruitment metrics, such as turnover and retention rates
• Providing advice and playing a role in work reviews and change processes
• Suggesting new HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations
• Researching and recommending improvements and efficiencies in the HR provisions
• Assisting in managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems
• Supporting the various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary
• Assisting in driving the business performance in relation to the organisation''s objectives
• Assisting in organising employer branding initiatives
• Acting as a point of contact for hiring managers, employees and team members
• Assisting and supporting the collation of payroll details
• Responsibility for maintaining the company''s time and attendance system

A flexible pro-active attitude towards your workload is important, as they operate in a changeable environment that requires a quality driven approach within the HR team. You should be conscientious and strive to exceed expectations and deliver quality.  Given the customer focussed environment and fast pace some generalist HR work experience is preferable however, full and thorough training will be provided in relation to their specific policies and procedures as well HR administration requirements.  You will receive general HR training, including developing an understanding of employment law. 
 
The successful candidate will have the opportunity of building a career in HR within an expanding business.  A competitive salary for a 40-hour week (includes paid lunch break) is on offer alongside pension and life assurance and a discretionary annual bonus.  Note some flexibility regarding the hours may be possible, as is working from home by discussion approx. 1-2 days per week and part time hours may also be considered.  To apply please send your CV to Katie Hydes at Grw Talent.

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