Role Summary
The HR Manager will lead the Human Resources function across Dales Marine Services Group, a £60M revenue business operating across five sites in Scotland with a workforce of approximately 250 employees. As a key member of the senior management team, the HR Manager will play a strategic role in enabling the company’s growth ambitions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and cultivating a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
This role requires a commercially astute HR leader with a strong operational understanding and the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across a geographically dispersed organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic HR Leadership : Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and long-term growth plans.
* Executive Advisory : Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, organisational design, and change management.
* Compliance & Governance : Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, industry-specific regulations, and internal policies, including ISO and HSE standards.
* Employee Relations & Culture : Lead employee relations initiatives, fostering a positive and respectful workplace culture that supports engagement, retention, and performance.
* Talent Acquisition, Early Careers & Social Value : Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and early careers programs (including apprenticeships), ensuring the attraction and development of high-calibre talent.
* Champion initiatives aligned with social value commitments by engaging with local colleges, schools, and underrepresented groups to create meaningful pathways into the business.
* Performance & Succession : Drive performance management processes and succession planning to build leadership capability and operational resilience.
* Learning & Development : Champion continuous learning and leadership development across all levels of the organisation, with a focus on operational excellence and safety.
* Manage and deliver HR-related projects, driving improvements across key areas such as employee engagement, process development, and system enhancements.
* People Analytics : Monitor, analyse, and report on key HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Lead initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all sites, embedding these principles into the company’s culture and practices.
* Health & Safety Collaboration : Work closely with H&S teams to support a safety-first culture, ensuring HR policies and practices reinforce site safety, well-being, and statutory compliance.
* Multi-Site Support : Provide proactive HR support to site-based teams, ensuring consistency and alignment across all locations.
Candidate Profile
Essential Skills & Experience :
* Proven track record in senior HR roles within medium-sized, operationally complex businesses.
* In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy, and best practice.
* Experience supporting site-based or industrial workforces, ideally within engineering, maritime, or related sectors.
* Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
* Demonstrated success in leading HR initiatives during periods of organisational change or growth.
* Proficiency in HR systems and data-driven decision-making.
* CIPD Level 7 qualified, with a degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
Organisational Context
The HR Manager is a key member of the senior management team and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role manages a HR Advisor based in Aberdeen and collaborates closely with operational leaders across all sites. The HR function is central to enabling business performance, ensuring compliance, and shaping a resilient and engaged workforce.
Location & Travel
This role is based in the Central Belt of Scotland, with flexibility for candidates located in Aberdeen. Regular travel to all operational sites is required.
Benefits
* Car allowance
* Private Medical with additional dental and optical benefits
* Company pension
* Company life assurance
* Company Income Protection
* Gym discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* 34 days holiday per year with 5 allocated over Christmas and New Year
* Relocation package if required
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