Human Resources Manager

Company Details

• Company:
  Halls of Scotland (Part of Browns Food Group)
• Location:
  
  Prestwick, Ayrshire (100% On-site position)
• Headcount: 250+ employees (and expanding)
• Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (Offered relative to experience)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Are you a forward-thinking, resilient HR leader who excels in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments?

Halls of Scotland is expanding! To support the growth of our production facilities in Prestwick, we are searching for a decisive, people‑centric On‑Site HR Manager to oversee and elevate our HR function. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role tailored for an HR professional who thrives under the daily pressures of the FMCG sector. Managing a major 250+ employee operation, you will collaborate closely with site leadership and our Group HR Projects Manager to champion cultural shifts, support business growth, and execute key change initiatives.

While a background in food manufacturing is highly preferred, the vital ingredient is your proven experience navigating a fast-moving, high-headcount production environment.

In this role, you won’t just manage daily processes; you will actively drive change during an exciting period of site expansion. Your focus will encompass:

• HRIS & Systems Optimisation:
  Overseeing the management and optimisation of our Time & Attendance (T&A) software (Tensor and Mitrefinch) to guarantee flawless data integrity and smooth payroll processing.
• Talent Development:
  Launching, embedding, and tracking our newly established Personal Development Programme Clearview, part of One Advanced across the site.
• L&D Expansion:
  Partnering with Group leadership to design, scale, and roll out bespoke, site‑wide training initiatives to support our expanding production teams.
• Complex Employee Relations:
  Acting as the ultimate site authority on disciplinary actions, grievances, industrial relations, and employee welfare to foster a fair, transparent workplace.
• Performance Metrics:
  Championing the site-wide Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycle to boost retention, morale, and operational output.
• Compliance & Auditing:
  Auditing personnel records and alignment with H&S teams to safeguard compliance and ensure 100% accurate reporting.
• Team Leadership:
  You will directly manage, mentor, and inspire a small, dedicated site HR team.

• Credentials: CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma) is highly preferred. Candidates actively working toward this qualification with extensive equivalent experience are welcome to apply.
• Industry Expertise: A minimum of 5 years in HR Management, specifically within high-intensity Manufacturing, FMCG, or Logistics environments (Food manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage).
• Industrial Relations:
  Confident capability in navigating and working constructively with trade unions.
• Technical Literacy:
  Exceptional analytical and data-management skills. You must be deeply familiar with HRIS platforms and possess a sharp eye for detail regarding timekeeping data.
• Leadership Style: A proactive, autonomous decision-maker who puts people first while effectively balancing the commercial demands of a growing production facility.

As part of the Browns Food Group, you will benefit from the robust infrastructure and security of a major industry player, while enjoying the local autonomy required to make a genuine, lasting impact on our Prestwick operation during this exciting expansion phase.

If you are an agile, highly organised HR professional ready for a rewarding new challenge, we want to hear from you today.

Browns Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must possess the permanent right to work in the UK.