Role: HR Executive

Place of work: Glasgow City Centre

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives on finding practical solutions rather than simply following a rulebook? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where sound judgement, empathy, and autonomy are key? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Jones Whyte, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced HR Executive to join our People Team. Following 10 consecutive years of stable growth, we are looking to expand our team in order to optimise employee engagement and experience at our firm.

Reporting to the People and Operations Manager, you’ll provide an effective and proactive HR service across the firm - balancing compliance with the ability to adapt and respond to real-world situations.

The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience and a track record of handling issues with a blend of policy knowledge, common sense, and creative problem-solving. You will be responsible for a range of HR functions, including induction, holidays and absence management, payroll support, family leave policies, and employee relations.

We’re not looking for someone who just quotes the handbook - we want an HR professional who will work with our business to improve employee experience across the entire people lifecycle. If you can combine sound judgement with empathy, and turn challenges into workable solutions, you’ll fit right in at Jones Whyte.

Objectives of the Role

• Ensuring the smooth day to day running of HR related matters and systems
• Updating & calculating holidays/managing absences/liaising with managers in relation to these with a practical and solution-oriented approach
• Updating work patterns/department/role changes
• Managing the probation process through interviews and manager support
• Managing the HR Ticket desk, responding to first line enquiries, escalating only when necessary
• Supporting payroll at month-end and ensuring accuracy in all submissions
• Liaising with managers to resolve issues quickly and effectively, balancing fairness and operational needs
• Assisting with employee relations issues, taking a constructive, resolution-first approach
• Managing sensitive and confidential information
• Overseeing and attending HR events and meetings
• Assisting with employee relations issues
• Supporting any administration for projects

Requirements:

• CIPD qualification (or working towards it)
• At least 2 years of HR experience
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to adapt them pragmatically to specific situations
• Excellent judgement, with the ability to resolve issues fairly and quickly
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and IT proficiency

Company Benefits & Perks:

Jones Whyte is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking firm. We invest in our people and offer training and development beyond the standard requirements. Our non-legal teams receive the same attention and investment as our legal teams, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive culture. Our Glasgow city centre office provides a modern working environment with generous perks. Specifically we offer:

• £33,000-£40,000 based on experience
• Company pension & bonus scheme
• Excellent maternity and paternity benefits
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with extra holiday loyalty scheme and buy/sell option
• Hybrid working after a period of office based training
• Wellbeing support, social events, and generous staff perks