Site HR Manager

Extension Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site HR Manager in Glasgow. This role focuses on aligning HR practices with business goals while overseeing recruitment and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have strong HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment, and a CIPD qualification. The position offers a salary of approximately £60,000 plus bonuses and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual Bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong focus on employee engagement with good communication skills.
• Experience handling complex employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Align HR practices with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and payroll.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Strong understanding of employment law

Exceptional people skills

Experience working with unions

CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site HR Manager | Location: Glasgow | Salary: c.£60,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus

Are you an experienced HR generalist looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role? A well-established organisation is seeking a proactive and strategic Site HR Manager to join their senior team at a key operational site. This stand-alone generalist position offers the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic HR across a diverse workforce.

About the Employer

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture and has earned a strong reputation as a supportive, forward-thinking employer. They take great pride in their high employee engagement scores and place a strong emphasis on maintaining a robust safety culture.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Annual Bonus
• Hybrid working (site based with option of 1 day per week WFH)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary)

The Role

As Site HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for aligning HR practices with business goals, supporting leadership in driving change, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. This standalone role requires a confident individual who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and contribute to strategic planning
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee data
• Provide guidance on employee relations, including union engagement
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and engagement strategies
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Collaborate closely with site leadership and union representatives

About You

You’ll bring strong HR generalist experience, ideally from a manufacturing or operational environment. You’ll be confident working independently, balancing hands-on HR delivery with strategic input, and capable of influencing at a senior level.

Essential Skills & Experience

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Strong focus on employee engagement; a confident communicator with exceptional people skills
• Experience working with unions and handling complex ER matters
• Resilient, trustworthy, and passionate about people development

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. If you’re enthusiastic about the role but unsure whether you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your perspective could be just what’s needed.