HR Manager

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking an HR Manager to lead a small HR team and drive both strategic and operational HR initiatives across a diverse UK workforce. This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have significant HR generalist experience and the ability to develop a team while influencing organizational change.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist with hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience in line management and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and mentor a small HR team.
• Act as an advisor on employee relations and HR best practices.
• Champion an inclusive workplace culture through EDI initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Cultural Awareness

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Manager

Glasgow, Hybrid ( 3 days in office)

Permanent

Syme Drummond is excited to partner with our valued SME customer to recruit an experienced, people-focused HR Manager. This role offers the chance to lead a small HR team and drive both strategic and operational HR initiatives across a diverse UK workforce of 115 employees and over 300 contractors.

This position goes beyond traditional policy management — it’s about being hands-on, visible, and actively shaping a progressive, inclusive culture from within.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, generalist HR environment, are confident managing complex employee relations, and have a solid understanding of employment law, this role is an ideal fit. You’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a positive workplace culture, combining variety with meaningful impact in a highly visible and influential position.

You’ll collaborate closely with the UK Director of Finance & Administration and maintain regular contact with the US-based headquarters, making this a unique opportunity to blend practical HR delivery with strategic leadership.

What You’ll Do

Dive into day-to-day HR operations — this is a hands-on role, where you’ll be actively engaged with employees and managers on the ground.
Lead, mentor, and develop a small, capable HR team, supporting their professional growth while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering expert guidance on employee relations, employment law, organisational change, and HR best practices.
Champion an inclusive, engaging workplace culture through impactful Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives and ongoing employee engagement activities.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession strategies with a forward-thinking approach.
Manage policy updates, HR data, and reporting, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, and consistency at all times.

What We’re Looking For

A well-rounded HR generalist with substantial, hands-on experience across the entire employee lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and confidence in navigating complex employee relations.
Proven line management experience with the ability to coach and develop a small team while remaining operationally involved and responsive. (Essential)
A natural relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Culturally aware, emotionally intelligent, and dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) and proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office.

If you’re looking for a truly hands-on HR leadership role where you can shape culture, grow a team, and be part of something meaningful, then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to [e-mail] for more information.