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Are you passionate about people and culture and eager to lead a team toward fostering a positive, inclusive workplace? 

Global Highland are currently working in partnership with our client to source a dedicated People and Culture Manager or Director. You will join their senior management team, supporting the long-term strategic vision by cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered.

This role will play a pivotal part within the organisation and therefore the right candidate, first and foremost will be not only be a people person but also a team player with the drive and determination to make a difference. 

Overview:

As a key supplier across the North of Scotland, our client has multipule branches from Aberdeenshire and the Highlands and Islands. Their goal is to ensure their customers receive the right products, at the right price, on time, and at the right location. Achieving this requires a committed workforce that is engaged, equipped, and aligned with their core values. 

This role is essential to their vision, working closely with the Managing Director and senior teams to create a progressive, employee-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities:

People Strategy & Culture: Drive a comprehensive people strategy, including workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and attraction, aiming to establish our company as an employer of choice.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Design and uphold their EVP, focusing on career development, compensation, work-life balance, company culture, and shared purpose.
Culture Building: Lead and model a culture of belonging, aspiration, and collaboration, embedding core values across the organisation.
Learning and Development: Create policies and solutions for career growth, development programs, and training to empower employees and support career progression.
Compensation & Benefits: Collaborate with finance to set competitive pay structures, benefits packages, and a transparent recognition system.
Workforce Planning & Performance: Oversee workforce requirements and development of balanced scorecards to monitor progress, enabling a culture of continuous improvement.
Employee Relations & HR Operations: Offer confidential HR guidance, manage employee relations, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and uphold GDPR standards.
Person Specification:

Qualifications: CIPD accreditation or HR-related degree.
Experience: Minimum of three years as an HR generalist, ideally with experience in organisational change.
Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively and lead a team in creating a supportive, positive workplace culture.
Knowledge & Skills: Strong grasp of employment legislation, HR best practices, and experience with HR-related data analysis.
Personal Attributes: Collaborative, empathetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with high professional integrity.
What's on Offer:

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Supportive Environment: A role within a company that values employee well-being and continuous improvement.
Competitive Package: Attractive compensation, benefits, and employee support programs.
If you're ready to make an impact by leading a people-centered culture, then please send your details to Lyndsey at Global Highland