Discovery Land Company is a US-based developer and operator of private residential club communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.
Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 30 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.
We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.
Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is Discovery Land’s second European private members-only golf & sport community. Nestled between two national parks and at the head of Loch Tay in Kenmore, Perthshire, the club incorporates several land estates and is rich in history with dramatic views and the offer of endless adventures.
This private lifestyle-driven community will offer 125 residences, a world-class golf course and practice facility, wellness and recreation facilities, a range of outdoor pursuits as well as a refurbished 19th century castle to offer a clubhouse with a range of food & beverage outlets and indoor activities when fully established. The Club also offers additional facilities at Glenlyon, a nearby farm and mountain estate. Taymouth Castle will offer a membership that values its relationships, its health, its leisure time, and is a modern community that honours Scotland’s strong legacy of history, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, fun.
Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.
Discover Something Unique
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Human Resources Assistant. This is a superb opportunity to join the team at a time of rapid growth for Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club. As our teams grow throughout the club you will play a key role in ensuring our small, yet devoted Human Resources team continue to maintain the same high levels of service and consistent, unwavering support in each area of the business.
The HR Assistant provides comprehensive support in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, record-keeping and is responsible for payroll administration.
The Discovery Taymouth Management Limited HR function supports team members working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club and Moness Resort. This role requires someone with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Discover Your New Path
This is an exciting opportunity and incorporates such a diverse range of functional areas from golf, landscaping, gardening, farming, outdoor pursuits, field sports, drivers, grounds staff, food & beverage service teams, culinary, housekeeping, spa and wellness, and security to list but a few within the one business.
Assisting in the recruitment process by posting job vacancies, screening cv’s, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communication with candidates.
Welcoming new colleagues with the delivery of company orientations and tours and setting them up for success. Ensuring all paperwork is completed and team members are set-up on Workday and the time clocks ready for their first day. Managing team member lockers.
Administering and managing our monthly payroll with a third-party payroll provider, compiling relevant data for input spreadsheets and sending leaver confirmation letters with P45s. Managing employee benefits, enrolling and terminating, and ensuring accurate records for Benefit in Kind and P11D end of year reports. Supporting department Managers maintaining data on our HR System ‘Workday’ especially Team scheduling, Time Tracking, Holiday and Absence records.
Maintaining team member records on Workday (HRIS System). Assisting with letters & correspondence. Handling day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering manager queries, managing HR calendars, and coordinating meetings and meeting room bookings.
Serving as a point of contact for Managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Assisting in organising team engagement activities and events. Supporting the HR team in addressing team member concerns and resolving workplace issues, acting as notetaker at meetings when required.
Ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies. Assisting in preparing HR reports/data. Supporting the implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
Deputising for the Accommodation Co-ordinator when they are absent from the business. Participating in HR projects and initiatives as needed. Assisting in the performance management process. Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by the HR Director. Actively demonstrating a willingness to support and achieve business objectives by being prepared to complete other tasks or duties at Glenlyon and across the Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club, as and when necessary, and when reasonably required.
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Proven experience as an HR Assistant or HR Coordinator having been responsible for assisting with payroll administration. An HR qualification would be an advantage but not essential. Relevant experience will be taken into consideration.
Excellent communication skills on email, telephone and face to face. Able to diplomatically manage expectations. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
Basic understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practices. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. Comfortable dealing with everybody from Managers through to all levels of team members and third-party contractors; you will be diplomatic, warm and efficient. Have good employee-relations skills and be capable of responding effectively to conflicts among employees and departments.
Must be able to communicate well with others inside and outside the company. Be detail orientated and naturally tactful. A self-starter with the ability to problem solve, pre-empt issues and navigate challenges. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
An ability to build natural rapport and strong relationships with teams and people. Be calm, patient and composed with the ability to juggle priorities intelligently.
Discover The Benefits and Perks
Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle’. Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.
- Competitive Salary and bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Uniform Provided
- Meal on duty (free of charge)
- Use of on-site staff gym
- Access to staff activities
- Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
- Work-Family Culture
We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.
Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).