Overview
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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:
1. To act as an effective point of contact for all HR related enquiries and resolve the queries to an appropriate conclusion.
2. To advise, support, influence and where appropriate challenge managers on operational decisions to facilitate their following of HR best practice.
3. Build strong credible relationships with managers, acting as a mentor when advising on all people issues, plans and strategies.
4. To case manage all discipline, grievance and redundancy to satisfactory conclusions within the company and Joint Venture employees.
5. Monitor all employee relations issues highlighting and identifying areas of concern and taking effective countermeasures.
6. Liaise with Managers upon receipt of Resignation Letters or be involved in the Leavers Decision (termination of employment).
7. Conduct exit interviews and analyse the findings.
8. Assist in the consultation process and undertake contract variations.
9. Support line managers in their interpretation and implementation of HR policy and procedure, ensuring consistent judgement and decision making.
10. Act as a Specialist in interpretation of and implementation of employment law in an organisational context, ensure knowledge is up to date and relevant.
11. Assist the Resourcing Business Partner in periods of high volume recruitment or in absence.
12. Build and maintain good relationships with internal customers.
13. Uphold and promote the Company image in all dealings and transactions.
14. Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
15. Monitor and ensure long and short term absence issues are identified and managed appropriately, minimising the cost and disruption where possible.
16. Work with HSQE on Occupational Health issues.
Skills and Experience:
17. Demonstrable experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within a project or operational environment
18. Strong employee relations experience, including case management and advisory
19. Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
20. Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
21. Experience working in fast-paced, complex or multi-site environments
22. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
23. Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or energy sectors
24. Experience working within joint ventures or large project environments
25. CIPD qualification
26. Experience supporting high-volume or project-based recruitment
27. Exposure to Occupational Health coordination and absence management strategies
28. Track record of supporting cultural and organisational change initiatives
MB950: Human Resources Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional 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