HR Advisor in Glasgow

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses. In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor. We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team. We are now recruiting for a HR Advisor to join our HR team.

You will support the HR function and provide guidance to employees and managers across the business. This is a varied role where no two days are the same – from advising on people issues to promoting wellbeing initiatives and ensuring accurate HR processes. This role will be based fully on-site. Being on-site means you’ll work closely with managers and teams, see the impact of your work as it happens, and help shape day-to-day culture and performance. HR is an important part of the operation here, and your role will make a real difference across the site. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and the salary is circa £33,600 per annum. This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

• Provide proactive HR guidance to managers, supporting them in resolving people-related issues effectively.
• Lead and conduct investigations in line with company policies and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with business objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within the HRIS and other departmental systems.
• Champion employee wellbeing and engagement by designing and delivering initiatives and events that foster a positive workplace culture.
• Coach and support people managers to strengthen leadership capability and enhance team performance.
• Prepare and issue employment documentation - including letters, contracts, and addendums - while ensuring payroll receives all pay-impacting changes promptly.
• Assist with payroll administration, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in all data processing.
• Deliver general HR administration and support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department.

To be effective in this role, you will have:

• A CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in HR.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing or a comparable industry.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and the ability to apply it effectively in practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and delivering solutions.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.