Human Resources Manager - (Part Time/Maternity Cover)

Proudly Scottish at heart, but with a keen international outlook, Strathberry creates unique luxury pieces, handcrafted in Spain using only the very finest quality leathers and finishes. Known for its instantly recognisable bar closure and minimalist design aesthetic, Strathberry’s elegant lines and exceptional attention to detail have led to a global following. The brand is stocked in over 33 retailers worldwide, with flagship stores in London and Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic HR Generalist to join the Strathberry team on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months. Based at our Edinburgh Head Office and reporting into the Head of Business Support, this role will manage and administer all HR activity across the company to ensure a robust and supportive HR function which enhances the employee experience and complies with relevant laws and regulations. You will support all aspects of the employee journey, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, employee relations, learning & development and exits. We are therefore seeking a dynamic, highly-organised and people-oriented HR professional who has experience working in a generalist role across all aspects of the HR function, and who is passionate about creating a strong working culture and is able to proactively contribute ideas to ensure ongoing improvement across all HR approaches, processes and systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Strathberry team which values creativity, quality, craftsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. The successful candidate will undergo a training programme in Spain on how to deliver our high standards. Working hours - This is a fixed-term, part-time role of 26-30 hours/week, spread over 5 days but with some flexibility on precise working patterns. There will be a requirement for at least 3 fixed days per week to be based working from our beautiful townhouse in central Edinburgh. Full ownership and coordination of the recruitment process to ensure effective talent attraction, including supporting hiring managers with the drafting and posting of job adverts, sifting of CVs, managing the recruitment inbox, corresponding with applicants and scheduling interviews. Preparing monthly payroll information and liaising with our external payroll partner and group pension scheme. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and collating information for HR reports, ensuring all confidentiality and GDPR requirements are met. Providing additional administrative HR support, including drafting of offers, employment contracts and other staff letters. Providing guidance to managers on employee relations issues and queries, including performance management, disputes, and grievances. Reviewing and maintaining employee policies and company documents, including contracts, handbooks, and other supporting paperwork. Supporting with the implementation of other ad hoc People projects and all other ongoing HR administration, as required. Minimum 5 year’s previous experience in a HR generalist or similar role Degree in HR or related field (CIPD Qualified) would be beneficial but is not essential An understanding of HR laws and regulations and ability to apply them appropriately Knowledge of current HR best practices including metrics and use of technology Experience in dealing with complex employee relations issues, including grievance, disciplinary and other matters Excellent communication skills are essential – both written and verbal, in-person and on the telephone, with the ability to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation Strong IT skills, comfortable using MS Office and online systems Experience in processing or supporting payroll 29 days annual leave, plus 3 fixed bank holidays ~ Additional day holiday on your birthday ~ Employer pension scheme ~ Employee Assistance Programme ~