William Grant & Sons
Human Resources Manager
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join William Grant & Sons and play a key role in supporting our Operational Business Unit. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a high-impact role where you will work closely with leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, build leadership capability, and support the delivery of a high-performing, engaged workforce. You will operate at the heart of the business, providing HR insight and practical solutions to complex people challenges.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will:
- Act as a trusted HR partner to senior leaders, providing practical HR guidance on organisational and people matters
- Partner with leaders to anticipate and resolve complex challenges, building leadership capability and driving effective, data-driven decision-making
- Enable the development of a high-performing organisation through talent, succession and performance management activities
- Support recruitment and onboarding processes to secure high-quality talent aligned to business needs
- Support organisational change and HR projects that directly impact business performance and culture
- Provide expertise and oversight on complex employee relations matters, guiding leaders to achieve effective, timely and balanced resolutions, driving fair and consistent outcomes and minimising business risk
- Ensure the consistent and effective application of HR policies, processes and best practice across the business
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About You
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.
You will bring:
- Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- The ability to translate business priorities into practical, effective people solutions
- Confidence in managing complex organisational and employee relations issues
- Strong coaching capability, with a focus on building leadership effectiveness
- A data-led and analytical approach to decision-making, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities,ferably with Employee Forums experience in complex operational environments
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What can we offer you?
We offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits designed to promote your financial wellbeing, including eligibility for a bonus plan
- Generous holiday entitlement, with the opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some entitlement
- Private Healthcare (Remote GP service included)
- Access to a defined contribution pension plan: You contribute either 4% or 5% of your salary, while the company contributes 8% or 10%, depending on your contribution levels
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering support on medical, financial, legal, home, and family issues
- Life Assurance cover (equal to 8 times your annual basic salary)
- Product allocation so you can enjoy our premium portfolio of brands
- Cycle to Work scheme – you can purchase a bike at a discounted rate while spreading costs and saving ~25%
- Charity contributions – claim up to £1,000 per year toward a cause you support
- Learning resources to help you reach your full potential
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