Site HR Manager

TEAM; Uddingston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Uddingston is seeking a proactive Site HR Manager to influence HR practices and operational strategy. The role includes overseeing HR operations, recruitment, and employee relations while promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strong generalist HR experience along with CIPD qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working (1 day WFH possible)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience ideally from a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Ability to influence at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and contribute to strategic planning.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee data.
• Champion talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Strong HR generalist experience

Strong focus on employee engagement

Exceptional people skills

Confident communicator

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

A well-established organisation is looking for a proactive and strategic Site HR Manager to join the 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. The role includes a salary of circa £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus additional benefits.

What you'll be doing as Site HR Manager:

• Align HR practices with business goals, support leadership in driving change, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR delivery in a standalone role.

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

What we're looking for

• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally from a manufacturing or operational environment
• Confident working independently, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic input, and capable of influencing at a senior level
• 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

Benefits and culture

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture and has earned a strong reputation as a supportive, forward-thinking employer. They take pride in high employee engagement scores and maintain a robust safety culture. Benefits include:

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

Application process

To apply for this role as Site HR Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

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.

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