About Company
Arnold Clark is Europe’s largest independent car retailer, established in 1954. With over 200 dealerships and more than 12,000 employees across the UK, we offer a vast selection of new and used cars, vans, and a wide range of aftersales services, including servicing, parts, and accident repair. Our enduring success is built on a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service, continuous employee development, and actively giving back to the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, dynamic, and rewarding environment where our people can thrive, grow their careers, and contribute to a legacy of automotive excellence. Join a company that values its employees as much as its customers, driving innovation and setting industry standards.
Job Description
This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced and proactive Human Resources Officer to join our dynamic HR team in Glasgow, focusing on both recruitment and payroll functions. At Arnold Clark, our people are undeniably our greatest asset, and this role is crucial in ensuring we attract and retain top talent while maintaining accurate and efficient payroll operations for a significant portion of our extensive workforce.
As an HR Officer, you will play a hands-on and impactful role in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. This spans from crafting initial compelling job postings and strategic candidate sourcing, through meticulous interview coordination and selection, to seamless offer management and comprehensive onboarding. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers across various departments, providing expert advice and support to ensure we attract candidates who not only possess the required technical skills and experience but also deeply align with Arnold Clark’s core values and vibrant culture. This involves utilising a diverse array of recruitment platforms, conducting initial screenings, and continuously streamlining the candidate experience to reflect our strong employer brand positively.
Beyond recruitment, a significant and equally vital aspect of this role involves precise, confidential, and timely payroll processing. You will be directly responsible for preparing and accurately inputting payroll data, ensuring scrupulous compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and stringent internal company policies. This includes expertly managing new starters, processing leavers, implementing salary changes, administering complex employee benefits, and adeptly handling all payroll-related queries with the utmost professionalism and discretion. Proven experience with HRIS and dedicated payroll systems is absolutely essential, as is a meticulous eye for detail to ensure absolute accuracy in every single transaction.
This role offers a unique blend of strategic input and operational execution. You will actively contribute to enhancing our HR processes, ensuring they are consistently efficient, fully compliant, and robustly supportive of our diverse employee base. You will serve as a primary point of contact for a wide range of HR-related queries, offering clear guidance on company policies, employment law, and best HR practices. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a strong ethical compass, and the demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines within our fast-paced automotive retail environment. Join us and be an integral part of shaping and enhancing the employee experience at Arnold Clark.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job advertisement, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Coordinate and conduct comprehensive onboarding activities for new employees, facilitating a smooth and welcoming integration into the company.
- Process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time for a designated employee group, including data entry, calculations, and reporting.
- Administer employee benefits, pension schemes, and other compensation-related matters with precision.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS and payroll systems.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager queries regarding HR policies, procedures, and payroll matters, providing clear and concise information.
- Ensure strict compliance with all relevant UK employment law, payroll legislation, and internal company policies.
- Assist in the research, development, and implementation of HR policies and procedures to support organisational growth.
- Support various HR projects and initiatives as required, contributing to team goals.
- Generate accurate HR and payroll reports for management as needed, providing data-driven insights.
Required Skills
- Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a Human Resources role with a strong, demonstrable focus on both recruitment and payroll functions.
- Solid understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction to onboarding.
- Demonstrable experience with full payroll processing cycles and relevant UK legislation (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments).
- Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and dedicated payroll software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
- Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Sound working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- CIPD qualification (Level 3 or higher) or actively working towards one.
- Experience using specific HR/payroll software relevant to large, multi-site organisations.
- Previous experience within the automotive retail sector or a similarly fast-paced industry.
- Familiarity with various recruitment platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and modern sourcing techniques.
- Ability to analyse HR and payroll data to identify trends and provide insights for continuous process improvement.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Exceptional opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development.
- Access to our extensive range of in-house training programmes and external courses.
- Generous staff discount scheme on new and used vehicles, servicing, and parts.
- Access to our extensive health and wellbeing programme, including employee assistance.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A vibrant, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
- Free on-site parking at our Glasgow headquarters.
How to Apply
Ready to drive your career forward with Europe’s largest independent car retailer? Click on the application link below to submit your comprehensive CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your experience in recruitment and payroll. We look forward to hearing from you!