Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
Department: HR Consultancy
Location: Glasgow
Description
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That's what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.
Your growth matters to us. We'll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that's becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that's united by purpose and driven by values, we'd love to hear from you.
ESG COMMITTMENT
We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.
ROLE PURPOSE
Key duties & responsibilities
Leading HR service delivery in Scotland
Owning and delivering the annual HR plan for your region
Managing operational KPIs, budgets, SLAs and utilisation
Forecasting and resourcing projects to ensure quality and client satisfaction
Working closely with Operations and Finance to ensure smooth delivery, invoicing and reporting
Identifying and managing risks and opportunities across the service line
Leading and developing our people
Creating a high-performing, engaged and values-led team culture
Providing visible, supportive leadership in a hybrid working environment
Setting clear goals, holding regular 1:1s, and supporting individual development
Developing capability, succession plans and best in class HR expertise
Acting as a central point of communication and collaboration within the team
Driving business development
Playing a lead role in growing the HR consultancy offering in Central Scotland
Working closely with the Commercial Director and senior leaders on proposals, pricing and tenders
Actively cross-selling AAB People and wider AAB Group services
Building strong internal relationships across the Group
Representing AAB People externally through networking, partnerships and professional forums
Client-facing HR consultancy
Managing your own portfolio of clients
Providing commercially focused, pragmatic HR and employment law advice
Supporting both clients and HR Managers through complex employee relations matters
Acting as a trusted advisor and bringing fresh thinking to client challenges
Reviewing client portfolios to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risk
Experience & qualifications
Deep expertise in HR consultancy, employee relations and employment legislation
Experience leading and developing teams within a professional services environment
Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset
A consultative, flexible approach to complex problem-solving
The confidence to influence at senior levels, internally and externally
Excellent communication, planning and project management skills
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
WHAT AAB OFFER
We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That's why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.
Time Off & Family Support
Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
Health & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Death in Service benefit
Financial Security
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance policies to support you and your family
Flexible & Agile Working
Hybrid working model
Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.