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HR Manager (0.5 – 0.7 FTE)
MiAlgae applies leading advances in science and technology to improve food security and reduce the impact of humanity on the planet.
- Review and update company policies and procedures, developing the HR function in line
with company objectives.
Company Profile *Use best practice knowledge from the external market to help guide internal policies and
MiAlgae aims to eliminate reliance on wild-caught fish interventions. as a source of Omega-3 by harnessing the potential of*
- Provide employee relations advice to managers microalgae as a sustainable and rich alternative and colleagues, applying policies to ensure source. MiAlgae’s zero-waste solution recycles co- appropriate outcomes. products from food and drink production to grow
Omega-3 rich microalgae, returning clean water in the Manage employee relations casework including process. performance management/PIP, dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence,
We value diversity in our team and our thinking, and and redundancy. are a family-friendly, equal opportunities employer. *Coach and challenge managers to enable them to become self-sufficient with day-to-day employee matters, providing expert guidance on
Opportunity sensitive or high-profile employee relations
This part-time HR Manager role (0.5 – 0.7 FTE) would suit matters. a generalist who is very hands-on and keen to work in * Liaise with the company’s external partner for a standalone position. employment law to provide expertise and guidance on employment legislation to staff and
Reporting directly to MiAlgae’s Operations Director, managers. you will support the delivery of our ambitious people
- Support and embed organisational change. objectives and oversee the day-to-day operational HR
- Work closely with the company’s exec team to function across all areas, including employee relations, ensure people and succession planning strategies recruitment and onboarding, benefits, training, are in place. performance management, employment law,
- Coordinate and implement recruitment employee experience, and culture initiatives. campaigns to ensure attraction of candidates and lead on interviewing, issuing of contracts and
You will be responsible for building relationships across offers. the company to ensure effective people processes,
- Manage new starter and leaver processes. whilst leading on upskilling of management capability and providing HR advice to the senior team. Prepare monthly report for the payroll team.
- Identify training needs and development
Duties programmes.
- Administer, promote, and coordinate Graduate
- Support the executive team to deliver the and Apprenticeship schemes. strategic objectives of the MiAlgae people plan.
- Oversee the company’s annual appraisals and
- Act as trusted advisor on all people and development reviews. organisation-related topics.
- Manage and administer company benefits
- Ensure HR processes are executed in alignment schemes. with expectations, and processes are owned and
- Manage and coordinate the annual employee followed. survey.
HR Manager
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Timeframe: Part-time (0.5 – 0.7 FTE)
About You Location: Based at MiAlgae’s HQ in Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £25,000 (depending on experience)
The successful candidate will possess a solution- focussed, positive, and pragmatic approach that
supports our people to deliver their best. You will have experience in helping organisations work through Culture
transformational change and in considering how the MiAlgae is a fast-growing, people-oriented scale-up people function can continually evolve, become more which strives to deliver company-wide goals through efficient and add value. an inclusive and collaborative team approach. We are a friendly and positive team with a real sense of
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who purpose and pull together to achieve our goals. works effectively under their own autonomy, as well as within a team.
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You will be an enthusiastic and friendly individual, with the necessary drive and ambition to play a part in We are a sociable team and hold quarterly company
MiAlgae’s continuing success story as a rapidly growing social and business events among a variety of other and award-winning biotechnology company. activities.
Experience: Training and Development
- Proven HR generalist experience. MiAlgae offers individually tailored induction and
- Exceptional organisational and communication personal development plans to support employee skills. personal and career development.
- Ability to challenge and influence managers.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving Benefits
skills.
- 32 days holiday entitlement.
- Experience in developing and supporting line
- Annual performance-based salary uplift. managers through change.
- Company contribution to gym membership.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with
- Cycle to work scheme. discretion and diplomacy is critical.
- Free parking on site.
- Proven experience in managing performance and conducting related cases.
- Knowledge of employment legislation and its Apply application across the UK would be an
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- Strong data analysis and Microsoft Excel skills.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 17.5-24.5 per week
Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person