Senior HR Advisor / HR Business Partner

Our client is currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor / HR Business Partner. Based in Ayrshire, the role is on a permanent, full-time basis.

ROLE  

We're looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor / HRBP to lead our HR function in a manufacturing setting.  The candidate must excel in communication and have a strong grasp of HR practices, including change management and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities include managing employee relations and ensuring legal compliance while promoting a positive workplace culture. The role requires a well-rounded generalist knowledgeable in all HR aspects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business plan.
• Oversee recruitment processes to attract top talent.
• Manage employee on-boarding, training, and development initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis to inform decision-making and improve HR processes.
• Handle employee relations issues, mediating disputes and ensuring a harmonious work environment.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation.
• Present HR metrics and reports to senior management to demonstrate the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Support change management initiatives to support organisational transformation and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a Human Resources management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with recruitment strategies.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is preferred but not essential, as is professional membership of CIPD.
• Extensive knowledge of the HR/employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development, performance management, and employee relations.