HR Manager

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join William Grant & Sons and play a key role in supporting our Operational Business Unit.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a high-impact role where you will work closely with leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, build leadership capability, and support the delivery of a high-performing, engaged workforce. You will operate at the heart of the business, providing HR insight and practical solutions to complex people challenges.

Main Responsibility

Act as a trusted HR partner to senior leaders, providing pragmatic HR guidance on organisational and people matters

Partner with leaders to anticipate and resolve complex challenges, building leadership capability and driving effective, data driven decision-making

Enable the development of a high-performing organisation through talent, succession and performance management activities

Support recruitment and onboarding processes to secure high-quality talent aligned to business needs

Support organisational change and HR projects that directly impact business performance and culture

Provide expertise and oversight on complex employee relations matters, guiding leaders to achieve effective, timely and balanced resolutions, driving fair and consistent outcomes and minimising business risk.

Ensure the consistent and effective application of HR policies, processes and best practice across the business

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.

You will bring:

Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

Strong experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders at all levels

The ability to translate business priorities into practical, effective people solutions

Confidence in managing complex organisational and employee relations issues

Strong coaching capability, with a focus on building leadership effectiveness

A data-led and analytical approach to decision making, with strong data analysis & reporting skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience with Employee Forums particularly in complex operational environments would be beneficial

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.

Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).

Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.

Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.

Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.

Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.

Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.

Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.

Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.

Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.

We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.

William Grant & Sons