hr manager Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job: Head of People
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Department: People
Who we are:
At Safehinge Primera we have a clear purpose;
Together we design for good.
We help protect people through vulnerable times.
We envisage, design and deliver innovative products, which dramatically improve peoples’ lives in challenging environments. We have an award-winning range of lifesaving products deployed in schools, hospitals and mental health facilities. Our designs make a positive difference - our products for mental health facilities solve the biggest patient suicide risks.
We’ve got a track record of success. We have grown significantly in the last three years and our aim is to reach £30m of global revenue in the next three years and increase our impact; through profitable growth we can help more people through vulnerable times.
We are a fast growing company and continually set the bar high for ourselves. We’re committed to continuously raising the standard of the sectors in which we operate. We do this through hard work and commitment in a culture of collaboration, listening and understanding. Importantly we do this together, as a team.
Due to continued growth and success, we are searching for an experienced and purpose driven Head of People to lead our People team and work closely with our CEO, Philip Ross. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can work autonomously and influence strategically.
Role Summary
●This role is strategically important. We’re looking for someone who will be a key member of the leadership team and create a people plan that builds on our foundations, taking them to the next level to help deliver our growth strategy.
● We’re proud of Safehinge Primera’s culture and we’re looking for someone who can define and develop it further, so it doesn’t get lost as we scale the business.
● The organisation has grown rapidly and there’s work to do to make sure people are working effectively cross-functionally and that people are clear on their accountabilities and responsibilities.
● We need to develop our leaders and managers to get the best from people in Safehinge Primera. We’re looking for you to create a culture of high challenge, developing existing performance frameworks, the level of coaching capability and enabling peer to peer feedback. This should be balanced with a wellbeing strategy that supports people to give their best performance.
● We want people in Safehinge Primera to be inspired by our purpose and aligned with our vision and ambition to scale. Working with our marketing team, you’ll own team communications as part of an overall engagement strategy.
● You’ll own the People experience at Safehinge Primera, through the full employee lifecycle. From attraction to separation, we’re looking for someone who will embed our values in all of our practices, so everyone has a positive experience of Safehinge Primera.
● As well as strategy planning and regular leadership team meetings, you’ll attend our Remuneration Committee meetings with Safehinge Primera’s Chair and Board, so we’re looking for someone with strong compensation and benefits experience.
● We’re looking for you to introduce people metrics and KPIs to demonstrate ROI of the people strategy and influence priorities and ownership at leadership and people manager level.
● You’ll lead a People team with strong capability and huge potential, so we’re looking for someone who can bring strong experience, build brilliant relationships built on trust and develop the team to realise their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
● Develop and deliver people strategy
● Own the employee lifecycle from attraction to separation
● Develop the Safehinge Primera employer brand, internally and externally
● Define and monitor KPIs and data to influence the strategy and ownership in the business
● Drive and increase employee engagement
● Develop people management capability and drive productivity and efficiency in our ways of working.
What you’ll bring
At Safehinge Primera we look for people who will add to our organisation and align with our Purpose and Values. Your experience, skills and competences will include:
● Strong generalist HR experience, comparable to a Masters degree combined with good commercial awareness and understanding of working in an entrepreneurial environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll engage, involve and collaborate at all levels in the organisation with clear and compelling content.
● There’s lots going on, so you’ll need experience of how to engage people and embed change, so it becomes a reality in our business.
● You’ll bring the right combination of strategic direction with a strong delivery focus.
● You’ll be results and data driven, with a high level of ownership and excellent attention to detail.
● You’ll have strong compensation and benefits experience.
● You’ll have excellent coaching and influencing skills.
● Ideally you’ll have experience working in a tech business and in markets outside of the UK, ideally the US.
● You’ll have a passion for creative and innovative ways to make work fun.
What we’ll offer
● Competitive salary
● Discretionary profit share
● Annual leave increases with length of service
● Cycle to Work
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Peer recognition programme
● Discounted gift cards
● The opportunity to develop and grow your career within a fast-growing SME
This is a full-time role with the possibility of light travel. Please note that we’ve detailed the key responsibilities and output required from the role. As we’re a dynamic and fast-moving organisation, this is not a definitive summary and responsibilities may well change and evolve over time.
At Safehinge Primera, we’re more about team than title. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and people from all backgrounds. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values differences, where everyone from any background can do their best work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow
Application deadline: 07/07/2023
