HR Adviser

Anderson Knight; Rutherglen; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive organization in Rutherglen is seeking an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support across the business. The role involves employee relations, recruitment support, and HR administration, contributing to a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will have solid experience in HR, with excellent communication skills and knowledge of employment law. This is a full-time hybrid role with a requirement for UK driving licence and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role focusing on employee relations.
• Ability to manage sensitive HR matters including performance management.
• Proven capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the People Strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide clear guidance on HR queries and maintain employee records.
• Assist with recruitment processes including job description drafting.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Excellent communication

HRIS systems experience

Knowledge of employment law

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Anderson Knight is delighted to be working in partnership with a progressive and well-established organisation based in the south of Glasgow to recruit an HR Advisor to join their growing HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to provide end-to-end HR support across the business. As HR Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting employees and leaders, delivering effective people solutions, and contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The role will cover a broad range of responsibilities including employee relations, recruitment support, HR administration, and involvement in key people projects.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) hybrid (following probation) role with occasional travel required, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the People Strategy, ensuring HR initiatives align with wider business goals and enhance the organisation's employer brand.
• Play an active role in culture and wellbeing initiatives, including participation in projects such as the Wellbeing Hub to improve employee engagement and experience.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear, timely guidance on policies, benefits, and payroll-related matters.
• Manage onboarding activities to ensure new starters are welcomed and fully supported through their induction process.
• Oversee offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation is completed and exit data is recorded accurately.
• Provide support with payroll and benefits administration, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met, including processing benefit enrolments and changes.
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant employee records within the HR system in line with data protection requirements.
• Produce HR metrics and reports such as absence, turnover, and headcount data to support planning and decision-making.
• Ensure employee files are accurately maintained and audit-ready in line with legal and organisational requirements.
• Support the application of key HR policies including absence management, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Assist with the development and review of HR policies, templates, and guidance documents to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Provide recruitment support including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Assist with internal communications such as HR updates, announcements, and newsletters.
• Contribute to the development and administration of employee reward and benefits programmes aligned with company values.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes, ensuring policies and practices reflect current best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with strong knowledge of employee relations and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive HR matters including performance management, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using HRIS systems and producing HR reports.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and confidence in applying it within a business setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.