People & Culture / Human Resource Manager
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About the Role
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a personable, competent, and proactive People & Culture / Human Resource (P&C) Manager. This role will support the achievement of business and people objectives by assisting managers and employees with professional, commercial, and pragmatic human resource (HR), learning and development (L&D), and talent retention and recruitment (TR&S) advice and support.
Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation made up of enthusiastic and personable planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers, and health & safety professionals. With a technical team of over 200 professionals across Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, the company is expanding and anticipates further growth in the years ahead. The organisation is value-driven, with key values including Collaboration, Integrity, Passion, and Sustainability.
The Role
The P&C Manager will provide professional and confidential HR advice, support, and administration across the full spectrum of HR activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Preferred location: Glasgow or Grangemouth, with flexibility to be based at any regional office.
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Full-time, permanent role with hybrid-flexible working arrangements.
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Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, escalating as necessary.
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Assist and advise employees on HR matters in line with company procedures and policies.
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Support the delivery of business-wide HR projects to drive continual improvement.
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Maintain key HR documents and procedures, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
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Collaborate with the payroll department on benefits, pensions, and insurance schemes.
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Ensure accuracy of personnel records and provide data for analytical purposes.
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Work within the integrated management system (IMS) encompassing quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental matters.
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Support business learning and development plans, working with Group Directors on L&D initiatives.
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Assist with talent retention and recruitment strategies.
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Travel may be required within the UK, Ireland, and overseas. A full UK or ROI driving licence and a valid passport are essential.
This role is ideal for an ambitious individual keen to develop their career in line with the organisation’s growth aspirations.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
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Experience in a similar HR role (consultancy experience beneficial but not essential).
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CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence.
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Strong IT and organisational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities with leadership team support.
Benefits & Salary
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, funded professional memberships, and one paid volunteer day per year. The company supports career development through active participation in professional organisations and growth opportunities.