The HR Manager will lead and manage the delivery of a professional, responsive, and solutions-focused Human Resources function across the organisation, ensuring the effective implementation of workforce strategies, people management practices, and employment legislation compliance.

The postholder will act as the organisation’s lead HR professional, providing strategic and operational HR leadership to the Managing Director, Senior Management Team, Operational Managers and Service Managers. They will ensure the organisation develops and maintains a skilled, engaged and compliant workforce capable of delivering high-quality care services.

The HR Manager will provide expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, employee relations, organisational development, learning and development, attendance management, performance management, change management, and policy development.

Operating within a highly regulated care environment, the postholder will ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and sector-specific requirements including Care Inspectorate standards, Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) requirements, Disclosure Scotland/PVG legislation, workforce registration obligations, and safeguarding responsibilities.

The HR Manager will work proactively with leaders across the organisation to support operational effectiveness, organisational growth, continuous improvement, and positive employee relations, whilst promoting a culture that reflects organisational values and high standards of care.

Full Job Description available on request.

Essential CriteriaQualifications

Educated to degree level in Human Resources, Business Management or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5 minimum, with Level 7 or Chartered Membership desirable

Experience

Significant experience within a senior HR generalist or HR management role
Experience of managing, motivating and developing HR teams
Strong employee relations experience including:
- disciplinary
- grievance
- absence management
- capability
- organisational change
Experience managing complex HR casework
Experience of change management, restructures, TUPE and redundancy processes
Experience of policy development and implementation
Experience of volume recruitment and workforce planning
Experience using HR information systems and workforce reporting
Experience delivering HR training and management coaching

Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Understanding of workforce compliance in regulated environments
Knowledge of:
- SSSC requirements
- Disclosure Scotland/PVG processes
- Care Inspectorate standards
- safeguarding principles
- safer recruitment

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to build credibility quickly at all organisational levels
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Other Requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to transport (where required for travel)

Desirable Criteria

Experience within the social care, care-at-home or health and social care sector
Experience working within a unionised environment
Chartered CIPD Membership
Experience of HR transformation or digital HR systems implementation
Knowledge of Scottish workforce and social care regulation
Experience supporting organisational growth and scaling

CORE COMPETENCIES

The postholder will demonstrate:

Leadership and Accountability
Professional Integrity
Strategic Thinking
Relationship Management
Resilience and Emotional Intelligence
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Communication and Influencing
Service Improvement and Innovation
Organisational Awareness
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary

Flexible Pay

28 days paid holidays (incl of Bank/Public)

Access to a comprehensive private medical insurance

Generous annual leave allowances (typically 25–33 days), flexible or hybrid working arrangements, and regulated,

Ppredictable working hours (37.5 per week)

Free training

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Access to free concerts

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