Browns Food Group
Human Resources Manager
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HR Manager | FMCG Sector (Ayrshire)
Company
Halls of Scotland (Part of Browns Food Group)
Location
Prestwick, Ayrshire 📍 100% On-site position
Headcount & Expansion
- Over 250+ employees (rapidly growing)
Compensation & Benefits
- £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (salary structured relative to experience)
- Full-Time, Permanent role
- Immediate start available
Hours & Schedule
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00
The Opportunity
Are you an HR leader with a results-driven mindset, thriving in dynamic, high-volume production environments? Halls of Scotland is growing—and we need your strategic people-focused expertise to take our HR function forward as we expand our Prestwick site.
This role is a hands-on, high-impact challenge for an HR professional who excels under pressure and can drive meaningful change in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
🔹 Preferred but not essential: Experience within food manufacturing—what matters most is proving success in a high-headcount production operation.
Key Responsibilities & Strategic Priorities
Your role will be more than operational—you’ll shape the future of our HR strategy to support expansion. Key areas include:
HR Systems & Process Excellence
- Oversee HRIS optimisation (Tensor and Mitrefinch time & attendance systems) to ensure flawless data integrity and seamless payroll.
- Drive compliance and adherence to personnel records.
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Talent Development & Leadership
- Launch and scale our newly established Personal Development Programme (via Clearview by One Advanced).
- Collaborate with Group HR on custom training programmes to support employee growth in our expanding production teams.
Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
- Act as the on-site authority for disciplinary actions, grievances, industrial relations, and employee welfare.
- Champion fairness, transparency, and a positive workplace culture.
Performance & Retention
- Lead the site-wide Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycle to enhance retention, morale, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with teams to align HR initiatives with business goals.
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and inspire a dedicated on-site HR team.
What We’re Looking For
📌 Relevant Credentials & Experience
- CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma) in HR Management – highly preferred (candidates nearing this with equivalent experience will also be considered).
- Minimum 5 years in HR management, with a strong focus on:
- High-volume Manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments (experience in food production is a distinct advantage).
- Industrial relations, including constructive engagement with trade unions.
- HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) platforms (Tensor, Mitrefinch, or comparable experience).
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🔧 Technical & Analytical Ability
- Advanced data management & analytical skills (must possess a meticulous eye for detail, particularly with timekeeping and payroll data).
🌟 Leadership Style
- A proactive, autonomous decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- People-first mindset, with the ability to balance commercial imperatives with employee welfare.
Why Join Halls of Scotland?
- Part of a major industry player: You’ll benefit from the stable infrastructure of the Browns Food Group, along with local accountability to drive meaningful change in Prestwick.
- Authentic impact: Shape the HR strategy during our exciting site expansion in a dynamic environment.
- Growth opportunities: A permanent, full-time role with competitive compensation.
"Browns Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK."
How to Apply
If you’re an agile, highly organised HR professional ready to make your mark in an evolving industrial sector—we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the helm of our expansion plans.
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