Interim Human Resources Manager

Interim 4 - 6 Month Contract

Escape Recruitment Services Commercial Division are currently recruiting for a HR Manager for our Client, a leading FMCG organisation based in the Falkirk area.

This will be a site based, standalone role. The contract will be to cover on an interim basis to support a period of planned absence which is estimated to last between 4 - 6 months, possibly longer.

Reporting to the Operations Director and part of the site Leadership team, you will be responsible for leading HR day-to-day operational activities for the site.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage Recruitment plans and strategy, including on-boarding and induction.
• Employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances, attendance and performance management.
• Build strong internal awareness of HR, encouraging employees to engage with HR and provide support and positive working relationships.
• Work closely with Operations Leadership team and attend regular management meetings.
• Point of contact for site employees and managers, providing guidance, coaching and advice on HR related policies.
• Monitor time and attendance data, quality check for accuracy and submit to Payroll for monthly processing.
• Work closely with internal teams including Group, Operations, Payroll and Health & Safety.
• Devise Learning & Development plan this will include succession planning, identifying training needs and coordination.
• Company rewards which includes annual salary reviews, pension, holiday entitlement etc.
• Implement policies and procedures, ensure these are communicated and adhere to across the site.
• Provide data and reports as required by site and Group.
• Maintain HR database, employee records and files.
• Review current HR systems, processes and procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and implement improvements

Background Required

• Solid experience of working within a HR generalist role at Senior HR Advisor, HR BP &/or HR Manager level.
• Ideally educated to degree level with CIPD to minimum Level 5 or above although experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable working in a standalone, hands-on HR role, covering all areas of HR including administration to strategy.
• Able to demonstrate specific experience in employee relations and engagement with up to date UK employment law and legislation knowledge.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Confident IT skills including MS Office, HR database, T&A & ERP systems.