HR Business Partner, Glasgow / Almondvale

at  Morris Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a strong character who thrives in a team environment, but who also has the ability to work on their own initiative and think creatively. You will have a resilient personality and be a confident communicator at all levels, with a proven record of building relationships with internal clients. You will have excellent written communication skills and have the ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet business requirements and deadlines.
Ideally, a Degree or post-graduate qualification in an HR discipline and CIPD qualified (or working towards), the successful candidate will be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong generalist background. You will have a minimum of 3 years experience at a similar level. Previous experience in construction would be beneficial, but not essential. The role also requires excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and using payroll databases.
Stakeholder management is a critical part of this role; you will create positive relationships with stakeholders through appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives. You will be self-reliant with excellent time management skills with a close eye for detail.
You must also have a demonstrable ability to work well as part of a team whilst leading a team, and interacting positively with colleagues and management teams.

• Responsible for all day-to-day HR activities.
• Work closely with local stakeholders, employees, and managers to fully understand HR needs and create targeted people support strategies.
• Employment law: providing generalist advice for key client teams, ensuring compliance with Employment law, managing complex ER cases, conducting investigations, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Actively monitor a range of people data and reporting information (absence, performance, engagement), analysing trends to create solutions.
• Provide support to HR Director in the development of the Group’s People Plan. Leading and contributing to Group-wide people projects
• Support and develop key HR strategies to improve the working environment, and maintain/improve KPI performance across the Group.
• Provide excellent level of advice, guidance and support to employees and managers across the full range of ER disciplines.
• Drive the Company values; aim high, act responsibly, value people and support the one-business culture.
• HR Administration as necessary to fulfil the role.