People & Culture / HR Manager

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:

1. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
2. Preferred location: Glasgow or Grangemouth, with flexibility to be based at any regional office.
3. Full-time, permanent role with hybrid-flexible working arrangements.
4. Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, escalating as necessary.
5. Assist and advise employees on HR matters in line with company procedures and policies.
6. Support the delivery of business-wide HR projects to drive continual improvement.
7. Maintain key HR documents and procedures, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
8. Collaborate with the payroll department on benefits, pensions, and insurance schemes.
9. Ensure accuracy of personnel records and provide data for analytical purposes.
10. Work within the integrated management system (IMS) encompassing quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental matters.
11. Support business learning and development plans, working with Group Directors on L&D initiatives.
12. Assist with talent retention and recruitment strategies.
13. 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:

1. Experience in a similar HR role (consultancy experience beneficial but not essential).
2. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence.
4. Strong IT and organisational skills.
5. 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.