HR Advisor

Dains (Scotland); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Team events

Community initiatives

Job summary

Dains Scotland is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our expanding region in Scotland, which now comprises three businesses and approximately 200 employees. The role is hands-on and you will act as the trusted HR contact for colleagues, managers, Directors and Partners across Scotland, while working closely within our central HR team based in the Midlands.

You will need to be confident working independently, resilient under pressure and comfortable supporting a diverse range of

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR advisory role in a multi-site environment.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and employment law.
• Confidence using HR systems and reporting tools to maintain records.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for Scotland across three businesses.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance and attendance.
• Build relationships with employees, managers, Directors and Partners.
• Manage HR processes including investigations, hearings and sensitive meetings.
• Support onboarding and induction for new colleagues.
• Collaborate with central HR on projects and group initiatives.
• Provide guidance on goal setting, performance reviews and development planning.
• Support learning and development and use of the L&D platform.
• Ensure HR policies are applied consistently and in line with legislation.
• Monitor people trends and provide insights to support decisions.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate payroll information.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

HR policies

Employment law

HR systems

MS Office

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm, we are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our expanding region in Scotland, which now comprises three businesses and approximately 200 employees.

This is a varied and hands‑on role where you will act as the trusted HR contact for colleagues, managers, Directors and Partners across Scotland, while working closely within our central HR team based in the Midlands.

You will need to be confident working independently, resilient under pressure and comfortable supporting a diverse range of stakeholders, each with different priorities, requirements and ways of working.

Department Human Resources Employment Type Full Time Location Glasgow Workplace type Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for Scotland, supporting three businesses and circa 200 employees across a broad range of people matters.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance, attendance, wellbeing, engagement and day to day people management issues.
• Build trusted relationships with employees, managers, Directors and Partners, understanding local priorities while supporting consistent groupwide standards.
• Manage and support formal HR processes, including investigations, hearings and sensitive meetings, with professionalism and discretion.
• Support onboarding and induction activity so new colleagues have a positive, consistent and well‑organised start.
• Work with the central HR team on projects, process improvements and groupwide initiatives, ensuring the Scottish businesses are represented and supported.
• Provide practical guidance to managers on goal setting, Impact and Growth reviews, development planning and people management capability.
• Support learning and development activity, including local training with the L&D Manager and use of Dains Learning platform.
• Help ensure HR policies, procedures and guidance are applied consistently and remain aligned with good practice and employment legislation.
• Monitor people trends, including sickness, performance and employee relations themes, and provide insight and recommendations to support effective decision making.
• Work with Finance and central teams to ensure employee and payroll information is accurate, complete and processed on time.
• Promote the Dains group values and contribute to a positive, engaged and supportive working environment.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a HR advisory role, ideally within a multi-site or multi-business environment.
• A strong understanding of employee relations, HR policies and employment law, with the ability to apply this in a practical and balanced way.
• Confidence using HR systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools to maintain accurate records and produce useful people data.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience would be desirable.

How You’ll Work

• You will be highly organised, able to manage a varied workload across multiple businesses and locations.
• You will be able to prioritise effectively, work at pace and respond calmly to urgent, sensitive or changing situations.
• You will bring a practical, logical and solutions-focused approach, knowing when to take ownership and when to escape.

Stakeholder And Communication Skills

• You will be confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders, including managers, Directors and Partners.
• You will be personable, professional and approachable, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• You will be comfortable managing competing stakeholder requirements, challenging constructively where appropriate and finding practical, balanced outcomes.
• You will use sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive or complex people matters.

Job Benefits

At Dains, we’re committed to helping our people build rewarding careers in an environment where they can learn, develop and succeed. From day one, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, broaden your experience and shape a career that reflects your ambitions. We offer ongoing professional development tailored to your role, strengths and future goals, supported by clear career pathways so you can see how you’ll progress. Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution, including

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell days
• Financial security through life assurance and a competitive pension scheme, with access to private medical insurance through both company-funded and self-funded options
• Greener travel options through our electric car scheme and cycle to work programme
• A vibrant social culture with regular team and firm-wide events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family through life’s important moments
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion and connection
• “Dains in the Community”, supporting charity, wellbeing and local initiatives

About Dains Scotland

Established in 1926, The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice ranked 22nd in the National Accountancy Age. With over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we’re ready to drive growth, make an impact, and excel your career.

At Dains, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.