Job Reference:
HR0424001
Application deadline:
27/05/2024
Job Description
Who We Are
At Scottish Leather Group we make it personal. It takes time to create a sustainable business. At Scottish Leather Group we’ve spent centuries building a company full of exceptional people, innovating every day to bring the finest, sustainable leather to some of the world’s most-loved companies. The sectors we serve include aviation, automotive, bus, coach, and rail, as well as furniture design, consumer electronics and luxury goods. We are committed to supporting the evolution of the leather industry by continually raising standards in quality, sustainability, ethics, and traceability.
In recent years, we have opened a new Super Tannery in Bridge of Weir and a premier cutting facility in Paisley; as well as launching new products and processes which will reduce our carbon footprint even further as we continue to produce the world’s lowest carbon leather.
About the Role
This is a truly diverse role in which you will be the main point of contact for managers and employees. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will primarily support performance improvement processes – including those which proactively improve performance without the need to invoke formal, reactive processes. Adopting a coaching style will be key to success in this role, supporting managers to make the right decisions here and now, with a close eye on the long-term vision.
The HR team thrives on working in collaboration with our operational stakeholders, working at pace to deliver what is needed to support business success. There will be considerable opportunities to be involved in, and lead, key projects focused on improving the employee experience and employer brand alike.
Key Responsibilities
You will take responsibility for:
- Coaching, challenging and supporting line managers in the understanding and implementation of policies such as performance management, absence management, disciplinary, and grievance.
- Proactively encouraging and coaching line managers to address absence and performance issues.
- Interpreting and advising on employment legislation.
- Supporting line managers with recruitment, including the development of role profiles and person specifications, preparing advertisements, reviewing application forms, shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
- Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy development such as employee performance and health and safety.
- Completing administration tasks, for example, meeting notes and procedure outcome letters.
- Working with the Health, Safety and Week department to ensure Occupational Health cases are managed appropriately and offering line managers guidance on addressing complex absence cases.
- Advising on pay and other remuneration discussions, including promotion and benefits.
- Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation.
About You
Experience of working in a similar role is vital, however this can be within any industry. Holding a CIPD qualification would be advantageous, however if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience then we’d love to hear from you.
The skills and knowledge you will need to be successful are:
- Excellent knowledge of employment law, experience of using this in practice and the ability to relate this to managers and employees.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- The ability to adapt your communication style to suit various stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of suggesting new ways of working, including where this would challenge the status quo.
- Strong IT skills – particularly with the Microsoft Office suite.
Key Relationships
- HR Team
- Payroll Team
- Departmental and operational managers and supervisors
- Employees
Benefits
- Scottish Leather Group Pension Plan
- Holiday entitlement package (additional days granted for long service
- Healthcare: Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Work-related support & counselling
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a network of fully trained internal coaches & mentors to support career development.
- Additional training and development opportunities including SCQF qualifications, secondments, and external training.
- Access to SLG & Me Benefits & Wellbeing Portal: A range of discounts across various retailers and health & wellbeing support.
- Dedicated network of Mental Health first Aiders.
- Employee voice: opinion surveys to enhance our workplace culture.
- Employee recognition platform.
- Group Life Assurance plan
SCQF
We are now an SCQF inclusive recruiter to support and develop diversity, equality and inclusion in our organisation to create a talent diverse workplace that embraces individuality. For further information visit https://scqf.org.uk/about-the-framework/
If you require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team – careers@scottishleathergroup.com