HR Advisor

Manpower UK Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services provider in Scotland is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to provide support across multiple operational sites. This role involves advising on employee relations, leading absence management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have strong UK employment law knowledge and experience in an HR generalist role. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to handle a range of employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers on employee relations issues.
• Leading sickness absence case reviews.
• Driving engagement and ED&I initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor
Regional Role - Scotland - based from Perth
£35,000 per annum
Full-Time - Permanent

Are you a confident and experienced HR professional ready to take on a regional role with real impact? We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join a fast-paced organisation, providing expert HR support and guidance across multiple operational sites.

You’ll act as a trusted partner to managers, supporting them in managing their teams effectively, embedding best practice, and ensuring legal compliance in all aspects of HR. From employee relations to absence management, ED&I, and leadership development - this is a varied and influential role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising managers on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance issues
• Leading sickness absence case reviews and promoting consistent case management
• Driving engagement and ED&I initiatives across the region
• Coaching and supporting operational leaders in effective people management
• Ensuring policy compliance, accurate HR reporting, and governance across sites
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or generalist role, ideally in a multi-site or operational environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Skilled in handling a broad range of employee relations cases
• Confident in coaching and influencing managers to drive people performance
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a team-first attitude

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards
• Confident using Excel and HR data to support decision-making

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where HR plays a central role in supporting operational success. You\'ll enjoy a supportive team culture, plenty of scope to grow, and the chance to make a genuine difference in how people are led and supported.