HR Manager
* Job Number: 558036
* Closing at: Apr 9 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Glasgow or Reading
Salary: circa £70,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12-month fixed term contract | Full Time | options available
The role
We’re looking for a HR Manager to join SSE plc, this role will play a key role within the business. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives, supporting growth, transformation and the delivery of innovative solutions across the UK and Ireland.
You will
- Lead the execution of in-year people plans, in partnership with corporate HR partners including Learning & Talent, Recruitment and Reward. Help shape the long-term, strategic people plans aligned to growth ambitions.
- You'll be responsible for leading Organisation Design and Strategic Workforce Planning activities with your client groups to ensure that we are optimising performance.
- Lead Talent and Succession planning activities within your Directorates ensuring robust talent pipelines in place for all critical and leadership roles.
- Provide business leaders with guidance, support, and advice on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including resourcing, reward, engagement, organisational design, change management, and learning and development.
- Partner with senior leadership teams to create the conditions for business to deliver their best performance and build a culture, focusing on inclusion and collaboration.
You have
- Commercial focus with substantial HR generalist experience, and the ability to adopt a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving with enthusiasm and resilience to drive and embed change.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement long-term plans, linked to business performance goals.
- Ability to make sound judgment-based decisions, underpinned by strong ethical standards as well as work independently to achieve results.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships at all levels, including senior leadership.
- A structured and organised approach, with the capability to work swiftly to meet key deliverables while supporting and influencing multiple stakeholders
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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