Junior HR Business Partner

CJ Lang Head Office

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Date Published: 26/01/2023

Job Description:

C J Lang & Son Ltd is the wholesaler for SPAR Scotland, the largest symbol group in Scotland. We are a family-owned Retail and Distribution business with our Head Office based in Dundee. We are proud to serve local communities through our Company Owned SPAR Stores throughout Scotland and have a distribution network covering countryside to coast, backed by outstanding operational organization.

Junior HR Business Partner

We are searching for a passionate Junior HRBP to become a part of our success story. We are looking for a People Partner who can work in partnership with store teams to drive the people strategy across the business.

Reporting to the HR Director, you will play a key role in the people team helping add value to business performance through people-related activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advice on HR-related matters to managers across the business, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Working with managers to ensure all processes are applied fairly and consistently
• Developing strong relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels and providing advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters
• Monitoring short and long-term absence, attending review meetings and escalating to occupational health when required
• Promoting and getting involved in various activities to improve staff engagement and well-being
• Coaching managers and supporting key stakeholders in the delivery of leading people management practices that add value to business performance
• Identify talent and resource pipeline requirements and organisational development needs within the business and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to address capability gaps

About You

• Prior experience in an HR generalist role, ideally in a multi-site environment
• Strong employee relations experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current legislation and best practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with and, when appropriate, challenge colleagues at all levels
• Retail experience advantageous or understanding of challenges faced by NMW employer
• Full UK Driving Licence essential as is a willingness to drive to store sites

To apply, please forward a current CV and covering letter, which outlines both your interest in and suitability for this role to opportunities@cjlang.co.uk.