HR Manager

Eden Scott; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a skilled HR Manager in Dalkeith to lead their people strategy and operations. This role involves coaching managers, managing employee relations, and driving key initiatives in culture and engagement.

The ideal candidate has proven HR experience and knowledge of UK employment law, particularly in a unionised environment. It offers autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience working in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior stakeholders to align people strategy with business goals.
• Supporting and developing managers to build confidence in their people leadership.
• Managing employee relations activities with a proactive approach.
• Leading recruitment and ensuring a strong candidate experience.
• Reviewing policies, processes, and overall HR effectiveness.

Skills

HR Management

Coaching

Employee Relations

Knowledge of UK Employment Law

Recruitment

Job description

We’re supporting a well‑established Midlothian based organisation to find an experienced HR Manager to lead their people agenda. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships, and making a visible impact, both strategically and day‑to‑day.

Overview

You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team as a trusted partner, helping to shape the people strategy while also being hands‑on across the full HR remit. It’s a varied role where no two days look the same, one minute you’ll be coaching managers, the next you’ll be driving forward key initiatives around culture, engagement and organisational development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with senior stakeholders to align people strategy with business goals
• Supporting and developing managers to build confidence in their people leadership
• Managing a range of employee relations activity, with a proactive, early‑intervention approach
• Leading recruitment and onboarding to ensure a strong candidate experience
• Reviewing and improving policies, processes and overall HR effectiveness
• Overseeing learning & development activity and supporting a culture of continuous improvement
• Taking ownership of Health & Safety and ensuring compliance across the business

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Experience working in a unionised environment (essential)
• Ideally, a background within manufacturing, industrial or similar operational environments
• A natural coaching style and the ability to build credibility quickly
• A hands‑on approach, with the ability to balance strategic input and operational delivery

Why This Role?

A true end‑to‑end HR role with variety and autonomy
the chance to influence at leadership level
the opportunity to add genuine value and build strong relationships across a business

We’d love to have a confidential conversation.