Job Opportunity: HR Officer – Power and Renewables Business Unit (Scotland)

Location: Inverurie, Scotland

Department: Power and Renewables Business Unit

Reports to: UK HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Focus: 50% General HR, 50% Recruitment
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for renewable energy? Join our dynamic Power and Renewables Business Unit in Scotland as an HR Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in both HR operations and recruitment. This role is perfect for someone with a strong HR generalist background and a flair for talent acquisition.

What You’ll Do: General HR Responsibilities (50%)

• Employee Relations: Serve as the go-to HR expert for the Power and Renewables business unit, advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• HR Policy Implementation: Ensure consistent application of company HR policies, and customize these to reflect Scottish regulations and business needs.
• Employee Development: Facilitate employee training programs and support career development through close collaboration with the Learning and Development team.
• Performance Management: Assist in performance reviews, coach managers on performance objectives, and handle complex employee relations issues.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, analyze key HR metrics, and manage HR data systems in compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Reporting: Prepare and present HR reports to senior management, highlighting key trends and insights.

Recruitment Responsibilities (50%)

• Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with the UK Talent Acquisition Lead and hiring managers to create and execute recruitment strategies, sourcing top talent using various channels.
• Onboarding: Ensure smooth onboarding experiences, tailoring plans to help new hires integrate effectively.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Advocate for diverse hiring practices and work with HR and D&I teams to strengthen our commitment to inclusion.
• Employer Branding: Represent the company at career fairs and events, helping to position us as an employer of choice in the renewable energy sector.
• Recruitment Metrics: Track key hiring metrics, providing reports and insights to continually improve our processes.

HR Compliance Lead for Scotland

• Compliance Oversight: Lead HR compliance efforts for Kirby employees and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and employment standards across our Scottish Power and Renewables sites.
• Site HR Audits: Conduct HR audits and prepare detailed reports to ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Training & Induction: Ensure that both Kirby and subcontractor employees complete mandatory compliance training and site-specific inductions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with a focus on Scotland.
• Experience in both HR generalist and recruitment roles, ideally within the engineering or energy sectors.
• Expertise in HR compliance for subcontractor and direct employees, particularly in construction and renewables.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and adept at problem-solving.
• Proficiency with HRIS and recruitment software.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team at the heart of the renewable energy sector. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of sustainable energy and want to make a difference, apply today and be part of a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and employee development.