HR Manager – Dumfries – Competitive Salary + Excellent Pension and Holidays
Does the idea of driving change and delivering HR strategy within a forward-thinking public body sound like the right challenge for you? Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated HR professional to take on this pivotal role based in Dumfries. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organisation’s culture, strategy, and people.
As a key member of the leadership team, this role offers the chance to lead on the implementation of the People and Culture Strategy, foster a culture of success and ambition, and deliver a high-quality, professional HR service. If you’re passionate about shaping HR initiatives that align with organisational goals while enjoying excellent benefits, this could be the perfect role for you.
Are you the kind of person we are looking for?
Our client is seeking a professional who brings the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- Proven HR leadership experience, including managing HR teams.
- A strong understanding of HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in performance management, employee relations, and recruitment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use HR data to inform decisions.
- A collaborative mindset, fostering trust and openness across teams.
- Proficiency in managing pensions, payroll functions, and job evaluation processes.
- CIPD qualification (desirable).
- Experience working with trade unions and supporting collective bargaining agreements (desirable).
What can you expect from the day to day?
In this varied and impactful role, you will:
- Drive the implementation of the People and Culture Strategy to align with organisational goals.
- Lead and develop the HR team to deliver a high-quality, professional service.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, including absence, discipline, grievance, and performance issues.
- Oversee the payroll function and pension administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Develop and implement HR policies and frameworks that support organisational culture and legal compliance.
- Partner with managers to create training plans and career development initiatives.
- Manage HR data and metrics to identify trends, address challenges, and support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to national bargaining agendas and build positive relationships with trade unions.
- Lead initiatives to promote health, wellbeing, and diversity across the organisation.
This role also offers the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future, support leadership development, and influence cultural change at a strategic level.
Interested?
Get in touch with Andy Brady at or call 07305 043327, or click the apply button below to send in your CV.
