HR Manager

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive. 

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary 53,600 EUR – 67,000 EUR
• 37 calendar days holiday (which includes public holidays)
• 15% group annual bonus plan (subject to eligibility and personal performance)
• 400 EUR product allowance
• Meal vouchers - 168 EUR per month (10.50 per day) over 11 months
• Share purchase scheme
• Attractive pension, employee up to 4% employer up to 8%
• Private medical care
• Life Insurance

Embrace Excellence

Edrington has a long history of sourcing the highest quality Sherry-seasoned casks from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain for the maturation of its ultra-premium Scotch whisky and rum brands, particularly The Macallan.

The company has a team of 5 people based in Jerez overseeing compliance and quality of the cask-manufacturing and seasoning process and it recently expanded its presence in the area through the acquisition of Vasyma, a family-owned cooperage business in Jerez, and its wholly owned subsidiary Sherry wine-seasoning company, Destiladores y Bodegueros (D&B)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a HR Manager based in Jerez reporting locally to the Director of Cask Operations with matrix reporting to the Head of HR for The Macallan based in the Edrington HQ, Scotland.  The role provides line management and leadership to a HR Advisor based in Jerez and will work collaboratively with members of the Global HR team and HR centres of excellence.

The HR Manager will develop and lead the people agenda across the existing Edrington team in Jerez and the newly acquired entities that is both aligned with the Global Edrington HR strategy and reflective of local needs.

Make an Impact

• Play a central role in establishing the HR function for The Macallan Sherry Cask Company, transitioning from Brugal support
• Manage daily HR operations for The Macallan Sherry Cask Company and its subsidiaries
• Lead integration of HR technology, global policies, and practices into Vasyma, DyB, and other joint ventures, in collaboration with Scotland-based HRIS and generalist teams
• Oversee employee onboarding to Edrington systems and develop local training for self-service tools
• Partner with the global Reward team to review and enhance the Reward & Benefits structure and transition to ADP payroll
• Develop onboarding programs with the global recruitment team and support recruitment to strengthen employer brand and candidate experience
• Support employee and Trade Union relations, co-lead partnership forums with the Director of Cask Operations
• Handle employee relations and case management, delegate to the HR Advisor, and escalate strategic matters to the Head of HR
• Provide high-quality HR business partnering and coaching to local leaders and managers
• Contribute to global HR projects and meetings
• Facilitate talent management and succession planning to build bench strength and retain top talent
• Lead local employee engagement initiatives and advise on organisational design to support business goals

Your Talent and Skills

To take on the challenge of this role you will be degree qualified in HR or have equivalent experience commensurate to this level of role, preferably within an operational or consumer goods industry.  Full membership of the CIPD or a local professional body is a distinct advantage.

You will have the gravitas and confidence to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English with up-to-date knowledge of Spanish employment law.  Previous experience of negotiating and building relationships with trade unions is essential.

To succeed you will be highly organised with the gravitas to influence and positively challenge.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

*Applications close on 17th September at midnight*

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.