HR Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading HR services provider is seeking an HR Advisor for a regional role based in Perth, Scotland. In this position, you will advise managers on employee relations, lead sickness absence reviews, and drive engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR advisory roles, knowledge of UK employment law, and strong coaching skills. This role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or generalist role, ideally in a multi-site or operational environment.
• Skilled in handling a broad range of employee relations cases.
• Confident in coaching and influencing managers to drive people performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Knowledge of UK employment law

Coaching and influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

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

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