Jobs in Paisley East and Central, Renfrewshire

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

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.