FTC 12 month HR Advisor - hybrid working

Syme Drummond Ltd; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in Dunfermline is seeking an HR Advisor for a 12-month FTC. The successful candidate will partner with R&D and engineering teams to manage recruitment, onboarding, and policy design while modernising HR processes. Candidates should have HR generalist experience, be self-starters, and thrive in a collaborative work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible difference in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• HR generalist experience in a fast-paced setting (FMCG, retail, or similar).
• Proven ability to build trust quickly and deliver at speed.
• Comfortable managing projects end-to-end from policy updates to resourcing challenges.
• A self-starter with great judgement, drive, and humour.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and engineering teams on recruitment and onboarding.
• Engage in policy design and process improvement.
• Modernise HR processes and update policies.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Trust building

Project management

Self-starter attributes

Job description

HR Advisor - FTC 12-months

Dunfermline

Hybrid - 2 days on site/3 work from home

Are you an energetic, hands-on HR professional who loves rolling up your sleeves and getting things done?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business as they embark on a major HR refresh - modernising processes, updating policies, and bringing structure and pace to a people-first culture.

Working closely with a highly experienced Head of HR, you’ll have real ownership of your function partnering with the R&D and engineering teams on everything from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, policy design, and process improvement.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety and momentum, someone who spots what needs done, gets on with it, and enjoys being a step ahead. You’ll have the confidence to take ownership but the warmth to fit into a genuinely nice, collaborative environment.

What we’re looking for:

• HR generalist experience in a fast-paced setting (FMCG, retail, or similar).
• Proven ability to build trust quickly and deliver at speed.
• Comfortable managing projects end-to-end -from policy updates to resourcing challenges.
• A self-starter with great judgement, drive, and humour.

This is for someone who brings ideas, energy, and solutions. In return, you’ll join a kind, supportive team where you’ll make a visible difference every day.

Sound like you?

Apply now or reach out confidentially to learn more - we’d love to introduce you.

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