Human Resources Manager

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 Overview: 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 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