Human Resources Director Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Are you looking for a meaningful role where your primary purpose will be to support the business in leading the way in providing bespoke therapeutic care and education for our children?
Pebbles are recruiting for an experienced Human Resources Director to oversee the smooth and effective running of our human resources, recruitment and learning and development teams.
Your Role as Human Resources Director:
Your role will be to provide inspirational leadership, support, and guidance to our existing team. You will also work closely with our senior management team and directors to devise and implement strategies to support our future growth. Your role is full-time and will be home-based, with occasional travel within Scotland and England.
Your key responsibilities:
- Represent the HR department consistently and professionally - facing the boardroom, conference circuit and workforce confidently and professionally.
- Translate critical data into a practical and commercially focused HR and people strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best course of action.
- Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analysing figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc.
- Give counsel, oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases, and manage complex cases professionally.
- Establish departmental accountabilities for various HR functions, from talent acquisition to health and safety compliance.
- Devise strategies to meet recruitment demands, retention, staff learning, development and attrition and oversee implementation.
- Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff salaries in reference to external benchmarks.
- Update and review HR policies, procedures and guidelines and enforce organisation values.
- Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and employee development, recommending improvements.
- Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives.
- Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities.
Essential qualities we look for include:
- Bachelor’s degree is minimum; Master’s degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or even a law degree is desirable.
- CIPD qualified with evidence of continuous professional development.
- previous experience in a position of seniority, able to establish credibility and build department accountability.
- Able to problem solve and demonstrate operational and strategic skills.
- Experience of acting as a role model is essential and leading teams.
- Demonstrates commercial acumen – partners with the business to deliver commercially focused people strategies and has an excellent overall understanding of company finances and uses this to develop policies.
- Solid employment law knowledge and proven experience in applying updated legislation to various HR situations.
- Managed redundancy situations and experienced in coaching managers through this and leading where necessary.
- Familiarity with managing TUPE situations and able to counsel senior management on appropriate practice.
- Evidence of having a passion for working with people and working beyond the confines of the job description.
- Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
Desirable qualities we look for include:
- Experience working in the care sector.
- A considerate, collaborative and focussed attitude in the workplace.
- A full, clean, UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?
- Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
- Pebbles have 47 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland.
- We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
- We have innovative plans for growth in 2023 and beyond.
- We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and 20 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
- Pebbles have excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing.
What we offer you,
- The salary is between £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, pro rata.
- £5000 car allowance, per annum.
- Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- You will receive 33 days holidays per annum, pro rata (full-time equivalent)
- Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme after three months service (The People’s Pension).
- Life Assurance (x3 annual salary)
- Our healthcare plan (Medicash Level 3) provides cashback for optical, dental and a range of complimentary therapies including free access to counselling.
- Private Medical Insurance
- You will be eligible for discounts for a gym membership, 24/7 GP access and an employee assistance helpline.
Are you ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. We thank you for taking the time to complete this.
Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to let you know the next steps, and to answer any questions that you may have.
All successful applicants will be required to carry out an enhanced disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care.
