HR Manager

We are partnering with a global, forward-thinking organisation to appoint a standalone HR Manager for a key operational site in South Lanarkshire. This is a high-impact role where you will act as the senior HR presence on-site, partnering closely with leadership while aligning with a wider EMEA HR strategy.

This position offers a unique blend of operational delivery and strategic influence, with a strong emphasis on technology, innovation, and organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted HR partner to the Site Director and leadership team, driving people strategy aligned to business objectives
• Provide expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent development
• Serve as the link between local operations and the EMEA HR function
• Lead all day-to-day HR activities including employee relations, performance management, absence management, and policy implementation
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal governance standards
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement across HR processes
• Lead and support site-level transformation initiatives, including restructuring, cultural change, and workforce optimisation
• Champion change management frameworks to ensure effective adoption of new ways of working
• Leverage HR systems and digital tools to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
• Support the implementation and optimisation of HR technologies across the site
• Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and identify trends
• Ensure alignment with key UK HR priorities including diversity & inclusion, wellbeing, employee engagement, and retention
• Actively contribute to broader UK and EMEA HR projects

About You

• Proven experience in a standalone or a senior HR role within a global or complex/matrix organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrated experience in change management and organisational transformation
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, operational environment while influencing at a strategic level
• Experience working with HR technologies and data-driven decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior leaders
• CIPD qualified preferred

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape HR strategy at a key operational site within a global business
• High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Exposure to EMEA HR initiatives and international collaboration
• A dynamic environment focused on innovation, technology, and continuous improvement

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and operate as the HR lead on-site while contributing to a broader international strategy, this could be the ideal next step.