Interim HR Business Partner (Commercial)

Interim HR Business Partner – Commercial

Fixed-term (c. 8–9 months) ¦ Full-time or Part-time ¦ On Site, EH52 5LY, West Lothian (hybrid working may be considered)

Here in Ian Macleod Distillers, being ‘in good company’ means working with people who value straight talking, trust each other to deliver, and focus on what really matters. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join us on an interim basis, providing cover while one of the HRBP team steps in to support a key internal project. The successful candidate will take up a role where pace, judgement and practical delivery matter from day one, and where there will be immediate impact.

This role is heavily focused on execution and delivery: ensuring existing and any newly developed central people initiatives are embedded effectively across our commercial teams; supporting change; and evolving ways of working, all with a clear focus on commercial outcomes, operational optimisation and cost discipline.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving the delivery and embedding of a variety of people initiatives, ensuring they land well and work in practice
• Partnering with leaders across commercial teams to support change and ongoing organisational effectiveness
• Supporting evolving ways of working, helping teams adapt in a practical and sustainable way
• Providing balanced, pragmatic HR advice, flexing your approach rather than defaulting to ‘process’
• Leading and influencing workforce planning, recruitment and resourcing decisions with a strong commercial and cost lens
• Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, coaching managers to handle issues with consideration, proportionately and effectively
• Using data and insight to inform decisions and maintain focus on value and impact
• Maintaining pace and momentum, cutting through complexity to ensure things get done, efficiently and in the right way

What we’re looking for

• Proven HR Business Partner experience, ideally in a commercial and operational environment (this is not an entry level role or a development opportunity, but equally not a heavy senior strategic post. We are looking for someone comfortable operating in an executional capacity, working independently and with solid experience and sound judgement)
• Strong capability across employee relations and change cycles
• Confidence to apply pragmatic judgement over slavish process, knowing when to flex and when to hold the line
• Clear commercial awareness, with a focus on cost, value and business impact
• Ability to build credibility quickly and influence senior stakeholders
• Pragmatic, proactive and accountable, with a focus always on delivery

Why join us?

Because you will be 'in good company', working with people who are collaborative, straightforward and focused on achieving the right commercial outcomes without unnecessary complexity.

How to apply

Applications are welcome from experienced HR Business Partners who have operated in a similar commercial and operational environment and those who can demonstrate strong knowledge of UK employment legislation. 

Candidates must also have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

To apply, please send the below directly to the email address noted on our careers site advert

- A copy of your CV

- Your cover letter outlining your suitability

- Details of any current notice period requirements 

- Any salary expectations

Please note that incomplete applications and / or applications submitted via any other channel, may not be accepted.

This is also an open application window, therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

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The Company

We are privileged to remain one of the most widely respected Scottish independent family firms in the spirits industry, with four generations of expertise, distilling, blending and bottling to our name.

Over 80 years, our family business has expanded its portfolio to include award winning premium Scotch whisky, gin, and rum brands.

Our independence allows us to balance traditional craftsmanship with endless opportunities for creativity and innovation, ensuring continued growth and relevance for the future.

As a family-owned company, we are strong believers in looking after our people. After all, everyone should have a workplace that they can call home. We’d love you to join us…In Good Company!