Job Description
MB950: Human Resources ManagerLocation: InvernessSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 + £5,750 Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAPOverview:First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Human Resources Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.Duties and Responsibilities:
* To act as an effective point of contact for all HR related enquiries and resolve the queries to an appropriate conclusion.
* To advise, support, influence and where appropriate challenge managers on operational decisions to facilitate their following of HR best practice.
* Build strong credible relationships with managers, acting as a mentor when advising on all people issues, plans and strategies.
* To case manage all discipline, grievance and redundancy to satisfactory conclusions within the company and Joint Venture employees.
* Monitor all employee relations issues highlighting and identifying areas of concern and taking effective countermeasures.
* Liaise with Managers upon receipt of Resignation Letters or be involved in the Leavers Decision (termination of employment).
* Conduct exit interviews and analyse the findings.
* Assist in the consultation process and undertake contract variations.
* Support line managers in their interpretation and implementation of HR policy and procedure, ensuring consistent judgement and decision making.
* Act as a Specialist in interpretation of and implementation of employment law in an organisational context, ensure knowledge is up to date and relevant.
* Assist the Resourcing Business Partner in periods of high volume recruitment or in absence.
* Build and maintain good relationships with internal customers.
* Uphold and promote the Company image in all dealings and transactions.
* Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
* Monitor and ensure long and short term absence issues are identified and managed appropriately, minimising the cost and disruption where possible.
* Work with HSQE on Occupational Health issues.
Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within a project or operational environment
* Strong employee relations experience, including case management and advisory
* Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
* Experience working in fast-paced, complex or multi-site environments
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
* Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or energy sectors
* Experience working within joint ventures or large project environments
* CIPD qualification
* Experience supporting high-volume or project-based recruitment
* Exposure to Occupational Health coordination and absence management strategies
* Track record of supporting cultural and organisational change initiatives
MB950: Human Resources ManagerLocation: InvernessSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 + £5,750 Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP