Job Title: HR Planning & Projects Coordinator

Location: Cumbernauld - Hybrid working arrangement

Level: 6

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits

We Are Barr - Are You?

We are about being brilliant. We are always learning. We are results driven and relationships matter to us.

AG Barr has been in the business of quenching the nation's thirst since 1875. A.G Barr offers an expanding range of quality soft drinks, including Irn-Bru, Rubicon, Strathmore and KA. Within the AG Barr Group we also have a fantastic branded cocktail business Funkin which is growing quickly in a dynamic market segment. In 2022, the awesome oats brand MOMA fully became part of the AG Barr group, as did Yorkshire- based energy drinks brand, Boost. Both of these acquisitions bring new opportunities for our business to grow and develop in new markets.

As we embark on delivering a refreshed and exciting People strategy, we have an opportunity to bring new talent into our HR team to be part of an agile and future focused function, focused on getting the best from our people. We are investing in our HR team to bring in new capabilities and help us deliver outstanding results.

If you are up for the challenge and want to be part of something transformational, there's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for...

AG Barr are looking for a HR Planning & Projects Coordinator with either a background or interest in HR, to be responsible for the development and management of the HR delivery plan, including all BAU and project-related activity. Reporting into the Head of Operations and Organisational Development and working closely with the HR Director, this role is at the centre of the HR function. With a helicopter view of all activity, you’ll provide operational support to the HR Director and coordinate the delivery of key actions from various forums both at a functional and leadership level.

Working closely with the communications team to ensure effective and timely communication from the HR function where relevant, this role will lead on project planning and management of key milestones for delivery, and in the development of key documents for relevant stakeholders.

As HR Planning & Projects Coordinator, you’ll get oversight of the end-to-end delivery of projects and exposure to wider HR activity. You’ll also work closely with senior members of the HR Leadership Team and Business Leaders, gaining an understanding of HR strategy and how this is delivered to the wider business.

Your responsibilities will include...

As HR Planning & Projects Lead your responsibilities will include;

• Lead on the creation, development and implementation of a functional HR plan to ensure successful delivery of our people strategy and BAU activity
• Track delivery against the plan on an ongoing basis and liaise with key stakeholders as required
• Support the project management and delivery of all people related projects
• Ensure the follow up of key actions from relevant forums at a functional HR level and also at a leadership level
• Provide operational support to the HR Director
• Develop key documents as required related to our people strategy and plan
• Work with the communications team to coordinate all people related communications in line with the activity plan
• Lead the coordination of change initiatives, projects, presentations and governance reporting
• Coordinate the annual planning cycle of activities including the HR budget development and strategy review
• Track delivery against the HR budget on an on-going basis to ensure no overspend
• Provide administrative support to the HR Leadership team as required

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• Excellent administrative skills
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Confidence to communicate with stakeholders at all levels across the business
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Experience in developing high quality documentation (slides, docs, sheets)
• Experience in project planning and management
• A background or interest in HR and seeing HR strategies come to life.

What we offer...

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• 33 days holiday
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development

And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th April 2023.