HR Manager

Location: Glenbervie, Aberdeenshire

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Join our Team at Macphie

Macphie is an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire, with additional sites in Glasgow and the Midlands. Our expertise spans a spectrum of delicious food solutions, including sauces, bakery ingredients, ice cream toppings, plant-based and gluten-free products.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our People team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, generalist environment where they can influence, coach and make a real impact across the business from day one.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on skills and experience.

Based at our Glenbervie site, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting managers and leading a small HR team in a busy manufacturing environment. The role requires occasional travel to our other sites, including Tannochside, Glasgow, to provide HR support and maintain a visible presence across the business.

Reporting to the People and Sustainability Director, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the business, providing practical and professional advice to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters. You'll also have line management responsibility for our HR Advisor and HR Assistant, helping to develop the team while ensuring a high-quality HR service is delivered across the organisation.

This is a varied generalist role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with managers to provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, absence management, recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning, whilst ensuring policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently and effectively.

Working collaboratively with the wider People team, you'll also help drive employee engagement, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to delivering Macphie's People Plan.

Requirements

• We're looking for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys working collaboratively and is confident building relationships across all levels of the business.
• Ideally you'll have:
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with responsibility for employee relations case management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a small HR team.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and confidently support managers with people-related matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work to deadlines.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to other Macphie sites as required.

You will also demonstrate the behaviours that are important to us at Macphie:

• Driving Results
• Innovation
• Managing Relationships
• One Team
• Challenging Constructively
• Commercial Decision Making

Benefits

At Macphie, we believe in crafting not only delightful culinary experiences but also providing our team with a recipe for success in their professional lives. Here is a taste of how we'll look after you as part of our Sweet Success:

• Annual Leave: 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a total of 32 days.
• Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Conditional PRP, aligning with our company's performance.
• Pension Perks: Contribute 5%, with a 6% employer contribution.
• Health and Wellness Buffet: Access to Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 GP line, cycle-to-work scheme, Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings.
• Eco-Friendly Commute: Electric car charging stations and free parking.
• Lifelong Learning: Company further education scheme.
• Family First: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Education bursary and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service.
• Beyond Probation: Unlock group benefits after passing probation.

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this position. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications is Monday 17th August 2026.