Recruitment & HR Advisor

Brightwork Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Health and Life Sciences is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Advisor for a 12-18 month role in North Ayrshire. This position offers a chance to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, enhance employee engagement, and contribute to HR initiatives during a pivotal growth phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Supportive working environment

Ownership of recruitment and broader HR experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment or HR, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of onboarding and employee engagement best practices.
• Experience in a generalist HR setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full recruitment cycle from job scoping to offer management.
• Support onboarding processes for new employees.
• Provide first-line HR advice on policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Recruitment & HR Advisor
North Ayrshire
Competitive salary + benefits

Brightwork is delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally recognised leader in the Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences sectors. With a reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence, they are now looking to recruit an experienced HR & Recruitment Advisor to join their high-performing team at their site in North Ayrshire during this exciting and high-growth phase. The role is initially expected to last around 12 - 18 months, with a strong possibility of extension

The Role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process while also contributing to wider HR initiatives. The role is split 50/50, with a strong focus on attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent, alongside supporting employee engagement and general HR operations.

You’ll be the go-to person for recruitment — managing vacancies from start to finish, liaising with hiring managers, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout. At the same time, you’ll play a key role in embedding new employees into the business and contributing to a positive, people-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full recruitment cycle — from job scoping and advertising to interviewing and offer management

Collaborate with external recruitment partners and agencies to proactively meet hiring needs and secure the best talent

Work closely with hiring managers to understand their resourcing needs and build tailored attraction strategies

Support onboarding processes to ensure new employees have a smooth and engaging introduction to the business

Coordinate and deliver employee engagement activities in collaboration with the wider HR team

Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on policies, systems, and procedures

Assist with maintaining accurate HR records and supporting compliance and reporting requirements

Contribute to broader HR projects as required, supporting a proactive and responsive HR service

About You

Proven experience in recruitment or HR, ideally in a fast-paced, manufacturing, or life sciences environment

A solid understanding of onboarding and employee engagement best practices

A strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with managers and candidates alike

Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Previous experience in a generalist HR setting is desirable

CIPD qualification (or working towards it) would be an advantage

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary + benefits

The chance to take real ownership of recruitment while developing broader HR experience

A supportive and forward-thinking working environment within a global organisation

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period of growth and change

Please reach out to me today on 07779 858 438 or [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles