The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a 5* hotel chain the recruitment of an HR Director on an interim basis. Please note that this is a 6 – 9 Month contract and will not become a permanent role
The Benefits on offer are extensive and begin from day one. They include:
Enhanced senior exec holiday (prorate)
Free Spa treatments (5 rated)
Free access to a 5 gym
Private medical care
This vacancy, the result of a period of maternity which we expect to be between 6-9 months. The role will form part of the senior leadership team and will ultimately report into the leadership board, the successful applicant will be office based in Glasgow (the head office), for at least 3 days per week and Edinburgh for 2 days at another site.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide hands on practical HR leadership to a team of HR professionals at the same time supporting team leaders in ensuring that HR processes and procedures are known, understood and followed. You will also be responsible for supporting the leadership/executive team in all matters HR.
Please note that whilst this is a senior role it will be hands on, fully operational, rewarding and busy.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Oversee the complete colleague lifecycle: workforce planning, recruitment, offers, contracts, onboarding, probation, performance, development, absence, family leave and offboarding, with the support of the People team.
Own the cluster People plan for Scotland, balancing commercial and operational priorities with colleague experience, retention and the ongoing evolution of multiple properties. A plan will be set out for this by the current HR Director.
Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and organisational change; engage external UK employment legal advisers where appropriate, as the business requires.
Keep policies, processes and management guidance compliant with evolving UK employment legislation, including applicable Employment Rights Act 2025 implementation requirements.
Personally lead and facilitate learning and development initiatives, including learning needs analysis, management coaching, leadership programmes and the practical implementation of our client’s service culture and our clients’ operational standards.
Lead, prioritise and develop a specialist team of direct reports, providing appropriate technical oversight and building capability and independence. A plan will be set out for this by the current HR Director.
Strengthen employee voice through consultative committees, engagement activity, recognition programmes and follow-through on colleague feedback, with the support of the People operations advisor.
The Requirements
We are seeking a highly experienced and proficient senior HR figure who has significant hospitality experience within the Scottish market (ideally within a 5* environment). This is a contract role and we are looking for candidates who will be able to commence working with our client this side of Christmas. Our client has multiple sites so applicants will need to have a drivers license and access to a vehicle. A crucial part of this role will involve line management of staff and working with the executive team, as such experience of both is vital. This role will involve several projects in addition which are due to be carried out in late 2027. You will be expected to be involved in the planning for these exercises.
Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting Joe Savidge
