About us
McFarlane Trust is a registered charity and Social Care organisation that provides support and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities. We have been operating within Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire for the last 30yrs providing exceptional support services to our clients and building strong relationships with our external stakeholders. We currently provide support within 7 supported living properties owned by us, as well as providing support within a further 9 properties. We have 40+ clients who we support with our experienced staff team of around 130 employees.
Our services are not just about providing accommodation and support but about creating homes where individuals feel safe, comfortable, and independent.
McFarlane Trust has steadily grown over the years and is now in need of an HR Manager to join our Head Office team of 4. This will be an opportunity for the correct candidate to fully develop and bring together all aspects of our current HR practices into one centralised department. You will lead the HR department with part time assistance from existing employees.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
* Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
* A passion for all things HR.
* An ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partners.
* A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
* Proactive with the ability to create own workload.
Your key accountabilities will be
* Recruitment and Selection
* Employee Relations
* Management Responsibility
* Staff Training & Development
* HR Policy & Procedures
Your key responsibilities will be
* Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
* Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
* Manage the recruitment and selection process
* Maintain pay plan and benefits program
* Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
* Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
Professional qualifications and experienced required
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
* CIPD qualifications in HR minimum of level 5 qualified or equivalent
* 3+ years of experience in HR management
* Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage and lead a team
* Experience with HR software and systems
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
How to Apply
If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to the success of a leading social care provider, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and if successful you will be required to undertake Disclosure Scotland vetting for PVG scheme record