HR Manager

Macphie Ltd; Glenbervie; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 23 days + 9 holidays

PRP (Profit-Related Pay)

Pension scheme

Health & Wellness

Cycle-to-work

Education scheme

Family friendly pay

Private medical insurance

Funeral concierge

Discretionary benefits

Job summary

Macphie Ltd in Glenbervie, Aberdeenshire, seeks an experienced HR Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead the People team and deliver day-to-day HR services across the business.

This hands-on generalist role involves coaching, advising managers, managing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning, with occasional travel to other Macphie sites. Talent development and implementation of the People Plan are key.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with responsibility for employee relations case management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a small HR team.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and confidently support managers with people-related matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work to deadlines.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to other Macphie sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the business and provide practical and professional advice to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters.
• Line management responsibility for the HR Advisor and HR Assistant and development of the HR team.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, absence management, recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.
• Drive employee engagement and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to delivering Macphie’s People Plan and ensure policies and employment legislation are applied consistently.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Generalist HR

UK employment law

HR team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving license

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Glenbervie, Aberdeenshire
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Join our Team at Macphie

Let us introduce ourselves...

Macphie is an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire, with additional sites in Glasgow and the Midlands. Our expertise spans a spectrum of delicious food solutions, including sauces, bakery ingredients, ice cream toppings, plant-based and gluten-free products. Trusted by some of the world's leading food brands, we're passionate about turning ideas and creativity into exceptional food solutions.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our People team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, generalist environment where they can influence, coach and make a real impact across the business from day one.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on skills and experience.

Based at our Glenbervie site, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting managers and leading a small HR team in a busy manufacturing environment. The role requires occasional travel to our other sites, including Tannochside, Glasgow, to provide HR support and maintain a visible presence across the business.

Reporting to the People and Sustainability Director, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the business, providing practical and professional advice to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters. You'll also have line management responsibility for our HR Advisor and HR Assistant, helping to develop the team while ensuring a high-quality HR service is delivered across the organisation.

This is a varied generalist role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with managers to provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, absence management, recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning, whilst ensuring policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently and effectively.

Working collaboratively with the wider People team, you’ll also help drive employee engagement, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to delivering Macphie's People Plan.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys working collaboratively and is confident building relationships across all levels of the business.

Ideally you’ll have:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with responsibility for employee relations case management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a small HR team.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and confidently support managers with people-related matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work to deadlines.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to other Macphie sites as required.

You’ll also demonstrate the behaviours that are important to us at Macphie:

• Driving Results
• Innovation
• Managing Relationships
• One Team
• Challenging Constructively
• Commercial Decision Making

Indulge in the Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie!

At Macphie, we believe in crafting not only delightful culinary experiences but also providing our team with a recipe for success in their professional lives. Here is a taste of how we’ll look after you as part of our Sweet Success:

• Annual Leave: Recharge your batteries with a generous annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a refreshing total of 32 days to explore, relax, and savour life outside of work.
• Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Your dedication will not go unnoticed! Enjoy conditional PRP, aligning with our company's performance and rewarding your commitment to our shared success.
• Pension Perks: Secure your financial future with our pension enrolment, where you contribute 5%, and we match it with a 6% employer contribution.
• Health and Wellness Buffet: We care about your well-being. Access our Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 GP line, and indulge in our cycle-to-work scheme. Keep your mind and body in top shape with our Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings.
• Eco-Friendly Commute: Embrace sustainable living with our electric car charging stations. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while contributing to a greener planet.
• Lifelong Learning: Cultivate your mind with our company further education scheme and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Family First: We support your journey into parenthood with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Revel in exclusive benefits like an education bursary via our employee trust and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service, a brand-new benefit.
• Beyond Probation: Once you have passed probation over the initial three months, you will then be able to unlock an array of group benefits, including private medical insurance & Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3x death in service life assurance.

To see all of the Macphie employee benefits please click here.

And now, let us talk about what we need from you:

Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references.

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this position. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications is Monday 17th August 2026