HR Adviser

Anderson Knight; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing people-focused organisation in South Lanarkshire seeks an experienced HR Adviser to support managers and employees. This role involves handling HR generalist activities, leading employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ HR experience and strong communication skills. Onsite 4 days a week, with one day working from home.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work towards it is highly desirable.
• At least 2 years of experience in an HR generalist role.
• A solid understanding of HR practices and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations activities and support resolutions.
• Identify skills gaps and support training initiatives.
• Assist managers in developing tailored development plans.
• Support the performance management cycle and coaching.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Produce HR reports highlighting trends and insights.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it)

2 years’ experience in an HR generalist role

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving capability

Comfort working with data

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment aredelighted to be supporting the recruitment of an experienced HR Adviser to join a growing and people-focused organisation based in South Lanarkshire. This role is based onsite 4 days per week with 1 day per week working from home and would beideal for someone who is confident, collaborative, and eager to make a meaningful impact across a busy HR function.

You’ll play a key role in supporting managers and employees, handling a wide range of generalist activity, and contributing to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a trusted partner to managers and employees by providing clear, practical advice on HR policies, procedures, and day-to-day people matters.
• Leading on employee relations activities, including managing cases, conducting fact-finding, and supporting constructive resolution of workplace issues.
• Working with Learning & Development colleagues to identify skills gaps and support the design and delivery of training initiatives.
• Assisting managers in developing tailored development plans that support employee growth and strengthen capability across the organisation.
• Supporting the full performance management cycle, including objective setting, regular reviews, and coaching managers through conversations.
• Contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by supporting initiatives that foster an inclusive and respectful working environment.
• Producing accurate HR reports and dashboards that highlight trends, insights, and recommended actions for leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who brings:

• CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it) — highly desirable.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an HR generalist role
• A solid understanding of HR practices, employment legislation, and the ability to stay informed of key changes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving capability, and the ability to support conflict resolution effectively.
• Comfort working with data, with the ability to draw meaningful insights to support decision-making.