HR Manager

Queens Cross Housing Association; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR team and shape their people strategy. Responsibilities include compliance with employment law, enhancing staff engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified with significant HR management experience and a passion for people development.

Benefits

40 days leave per year

Employer pension contribution (7% or 4%)

Agile working options

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing commitment

Qualifications

• Significant HR management experience required.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Confident in handling HR issues with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small HR team.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders.
• Drive initiatives for staff engagement and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices.
• Develop a positive and high-performance workplace.

Skills

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Influencing and coaching

Relationship building

Handling complex HR issues

Passion for people development

Strategic thinking

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Grade 9 (£55,652 - £58,480)

AtQueens Cross Housing Association, we are more than just a landlord, we are a community anchor. We provide homes, support, and services to thousands of people across North West Glasgow, and we are proud of the difference we make every day.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinkingHR Managerto play a key role in shaping our people strategy and help us make Queens Cross an even better place to work.

As HR Manager,you will:

• Lead and develop a small HR team, ensuring effective delivery of all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and learning & development.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, supporting organisational change and workforce planning.
• Drive initiatives that enhance staff engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across the Association.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR best practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Lead our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

We are looking for someone who is:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with significant HR management experience.
• Skilled in influencing, coaching, and building trusted relationships at all levels.
• Confident in handling complex HR issues with professionalism and integrity.
• Passionate about people development and creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

Please find the full job description/ person specification on our website further information on the role.

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more.Read all about our benefits and commitmentson our website.

How to apply:

Download anapplicationvia our website and return it via the email detailed on the form by the relevant closing date.Alternatively, you can complete ouronline applicationform by the closing date specified on our website.

CVs will not be accepted.

Further information about our recruitment process can be found in ourrecruitment guidance note.

Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd October and will involve an interview, presentation and written scenario assessment.