Part Time HR Advisor

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a part-time HR Advisor for a hybrid role in East Dunbartonshire. Join a friendly, collaborative team, contributing to organizational change and employee relations in a fast-paced environment. This unique opportunity emphasizes flexibility, independence, and the importance of HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong and confident HR generalist with broad experience across ER and policy.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment; FMCG experience is a plus.
• Able to influence and build credibility at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with managers to support HR delivery.
• Lead on employee relations matters including absence and performance.
• Review and improve HR policies and practices.

Skills

Employee Relations

Policy Implementation

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

HR Advisor – Part Time (3 days)

East Dunbartonshire (Hybrid)

Permanent

Syme Drummond is proud to be partnering with a high-profile, sustainably focused organisation in the FMCG sector to recruit a part-time HR Advisor. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-known, iconic brand that is growing rapidly and evolving its structure, while staying true to its values of quality, innovation, and fun.

This is a hands-on, varied generalist role where your voice will be heard and your expertise truly valued. You’ll work closely with managers across all levels of the business, providing confident, expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters. From supporting organisational change and shaping job structures to refining pay grading and policy, you’ll play a key role in driving HR best practice.

You’ll be joining an agile, collaborative HR team—but must also be comfortable working independently and owning your workload as you will be the only HR presence at this specific site. This role offers true flexibility, working 3 days per week, and is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, challenge, and making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

Build strong, trusted partnerships with managers to support HR delivery across the business
Lead on employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases
Support organisational design initiatives, including job structuring and pay grading reviews
Advise on and help implement effective change initiatives in a growing, agile environment
Contribute to the review and improvement of HR policies and practices
Support the creation and delivery of tailored development plans aligned with the People Plan
Actively contribute to team culture—where collaboration, professionalism, and fun are all part of the everyday

About You

A strong and confident HR generalist with broad experience across ER, policy, and change
Experienced in a fast-paced, hands-on environment—manufacturing or FMCG experience is a real plus
Able to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels
Proactive, pragmatic, and values-driven—with a good sense of humour and a positive approach

This is more than just a part-time role—it’s your chance to shape the future of a growing, iconic brand while having a bit of fun along the way.

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