People Partner

Anderson Knight; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a respected organisation to appoint an experienced People Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to join a progressive business where people are at the heart of its success.

Based in South Lanarkshire with travel to different sites within Scotland, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The role offers hybrid working with 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days at home each week, delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience as People Partner/HRBP or Senior HR Advisory.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and modern people practices.
• Experience handling a wide range of employee relations issues.
• Ability to influence, support and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and senior leaders to align people priorities with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and complex cases.
• Support workforce planning, talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and development initiatives to improve colleague experience.
• Lead and contribute to people-focused projects, policy development and change initiatives.
• Use people analytics to identify trends and inform decisions.

Skills

UK employment law

Stakeholder influence

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a respected organisation to appoint an experienced People Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to join a progressive business where people are at the heart of its success.

This position is based in South Lanarkshire, with travel to different sites within Scotland, as required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential for this role. The business operates a hybrid working model with typically 3-4 days per week in the office and 1-2 days working from home per week.

This role offers the chance to act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, influencing people strategy while delivering practical people solutions that support business growth, engagement, and performance. You'll work across a varied remit, balancing strategic projects with hands‑on operational support, making a tangible impact on both colleagues and the wider business.

The Opportunity

• Partnering with operational and senior leaders to align people priorities with broader business objectives.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, helping managers effectively navigate complex situations.
• Supporting workforce planning, talent attraction and retention strategies to ensure the business continues to secure and develop top talent.
• Driving engagement, wellbeing and development initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience.
• Leading and contributing to people-focused projects, continuous improvement initiatives and policy development activities.
• Using people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, inform decision-making and support business performance.
• Supporting organisational change and transformation activity while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Developing management capability through coaching, mentoring and practical guidance.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver effective and commercially focused people solutions.
• Supporting specialist employment-related matters including TUPE transfers and IR35 assessments where required.

About You

• Previous experience working in a People Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and contemporary people practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing a wide range of employee relations issues.
• The confidence and credibility to influence, support and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using people data to inform decision-making.
• Experience supporting change programmes within a fast-paced business environment.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge and practical experience of TUPE regulations.
• Familiarity with IR35 legislation and associated assessments.
• Experience working within a unionised environment.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking organisation.
• A highly visible role with the ability to influence business and people outcomes.
• Exposure to both strategic and operational people activities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package