HR Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Scotland is seeking a Site HR Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team at Tannochside. The role involves shaping the HR function, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives for employee engagement and development. Ideal candidates will possess proven HR leadership in operational environments, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to influence and coach. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to deliver people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.
• Manage complex ER cases and ensure legal compliance.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Champion change management and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Coaching skills

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Join Our Leadership Team - Site HR Manager (Tannochside). Location: Tannochside, Scotland. Division: SW Print Division. Reports to: Site General Manager.

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Site HR Manager to join our team at Tannochside, stepping into a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our site, influence strategic decisions, and lead a high-performing HR function that blends hands-on operational excellence with forward-thinking strategy.

About The Role

As Site HR Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our business - a trusted advisor, a change champion, and a key decision-maker. You’ll lead the HR agenda across the site, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop the best talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement.

This role is a true mix of transactional and strategic HR - from managing employee relations and compliance to driving workforce planning, organisational development, and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to deliver people strategies aligned with business goals
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives
• Manage complex ER cases and ensure legal compliance
• Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management
• Champion change management and continuous improvement across the site

What We’re Looking For

• Proven HR leadership experience in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, influencing, and coaching skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver practical solutions
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a business that values its people and invests in their growth. At Tannochside, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your voice matters and your impact is visible. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to shape the future of our site and make a real difference.