HR Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.
Remuneration and Package- Salary £34,000 - £43,000 per annum
- 37 days holiday + 4 Giving More Days
- Attractive pension
- Share reward scheme
- Flexible working
- Global wellbeing programme
- Product Allowance
Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:
- Support the Head of HR and help advise and coach line managers with the following annual processes / cycles -
- Calibration, PDR, objective setting, development planning, succession planning - to ensure performance is effectively managed and every employee has a development plan in place in order to support personal and business growth
- Work with hiring managers and Resourcing Manager to attract and recruit the best talent. Ensuring job descriptions are properly written, accurate and graded
- Proactively support the development of new line managers to ensure they understand our people processes
- Support Head of HR and line managers in the execution of plans to increase employee engagement as informed through insight from our engagement surveys
- Support and coach line managers in the investigation and handling of grievance and disciplinary matters
- Support Head of HR in change management activities
- Keep up to date with employment law changes and consider the impact on company policies
- Work with relevant stakeholders to manage end to end processes throughout the employee lifecycle
- Respond to reward related queries, referring to reward team as necessary
- Ensure all employee data is kept up to date and ensure changes are processed in our systems in accordance with agreed timelines
To take on the challenge of this role you will be educated to degree level within HR or a related field, or have experience commensurate to this level of role within a busy HR department. You will have up to date knowledge of employment law, ideally, you will be CIPD Qualified to Associate level or willing to work towards this. You will have the confidence and gravitas to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders cross functionally with the ability to plan and prioritise short- and longer-term workload. You will have a passion for Generalist HR and be IT literate with strong experience of utilising HR technology.
Employee Value PropositionAt Edrington, you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing. Join Edrington and make a world of difference.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Advisor roles across Edrington's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,000 - £43,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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