OverviewJob Title: HRBPFunction: HRLocation: Head Office, Glasgow or Grangemouth Bottling Plant – Hybrid 2-3 office-based days per week.Job Level: Internal reference only – 5Contract: 12 Month FTC / Secondment - 35 hours per week, with early finish on a Friday. Occasional flexibility around working hours and travel to different sites may be required; this will not be a weekly expectation.Date vacancy will close: 19 September 2025. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early. If this is the right opportunity for you, please apply promptly.Who We Are: Whyte & Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. We operate with a brilliant community of colleagues across 16 countries. What the Opportunity Looks LikeReporting to the Head of HR Business Partnering, this role is a hands-on HR professional with a strong emphasis on employee relations in a dynamic FMCG environment including commercial, supply chain, and distilling. You will support leaders and teams through a wide range of activities, with a primary focus on employee relations.Take ownership of complex ER casework, guiding managers through challenging situations while promoting consistency, fairness, and a positive colleague experience.Build strong, trusted relationships with department leaders to understand business goals and challenges.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with trade union representatives, fostering open dialogue and mutual respect.Provide proactive advice that supports operational and strategic decision-making.Coach, advise, influence and challenge business leaders on short- and medium-term people issues.Help manage significant risk and avoid cost and reputational damage.Work with the broader HR function to provide the best solutions for the business. Responsibilities & ExperienceSkills and experience that will help you be a success:Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, with sound knowledge of UK employment law and a track record of delivering fair, consistent outcomes in a fast-paced environment.Experience working in unionised environments, with the ability to foster constructive relationships with trade union representatives.Experience of managing an international workforce would be advantageous.Experience working with a significant number of senior leaders across multiple functions, ideally within a growth environment.Experienced and skilled coach, able to inspire credibility, competence, and respect. Why Join UsWe offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family-friendly policies. Our Rewards & Benefits page has further information. Our Application ProcessIf you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert. We review every application and aim to respond in due course. Guidance on the use of AI in the application and screening process can be found on our career site. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best, please contact us and we’ll do what we can to support. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Whyte & Mackay. Get notified about new Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr